May verdict

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada in May

Weather score26Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, Canada travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

109mm

Sun

6.5h

Sea

6°C

Weather score

26

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 6°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May14°C average high

May is close to Saint John's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May109mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Saint John's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsFebruary to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May6.5 hours average sun

May is brighter than Saint John's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May6°C average sea

May is below Saint John's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May26 weather score

May scores below Saint John's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJuly to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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