Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada in May
Weather score22Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
3°C
Weather score
22
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 3°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May10°C average high
May is close to St. 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.
Rain
May102mm average rain
May sits near St. John's' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.1 hours average sun
May sits close to St. John's' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May3°C average sea
May is below St. John's' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May22 weather score
May sits close to St. John's' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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