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Halifax in May
The weather in May
In May, Halifax averages daytime highs of 14° and night-time lows of 6° — cool weather by day. Expect around 127 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 49%.
Days are 5.3° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 4.8°. The sea averages 5°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Halifax. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:47 and sets at 20:36 local time, giving 14 h 48 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 64 minutes over the month.
Why 40/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 14/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Halifax this month
Lower Sackville
Canada's best in May
Whitchurch–Stouffville
Halifax in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Halifax?
May scores 40/100 for Halifax, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 14°C with 12 wet days.
How warm is Halifax in May?
Daytime highs average 14°C and night-time lows 6°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Halifax in May?
Halifax receives about 127 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.
Can you swim in Halifax in May?
The sea averages 5°C in May, cold for most swimmers.