Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
90mm
Sun
0h
Sea
6°C
Weather score
33
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 90mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Sable Island, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May13°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Sable Island's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May90mm average rain
May is one of Sable Island's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary and April to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May0 hours average sun
May is close to Sable Island's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
May6°C average sea
May is below Sable Island's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
May33 weather score
May sits close to Sable Island's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.