Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
59°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Halifax
Canada · North America
Cool days and some sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
59°F
Lows around 43°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
42°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days this month.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 50° and nights feel near 38°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
30%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
42°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 57°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain15%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday57°F
Rain18%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon57°F
Rain18%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening52°F
Rain14%
Cloud67%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 19 | 4.5 | 12 | 5.5 | 79 | 38 |
| Feb | 33 | 19 | 4.2 | 10 | 6.7 | 77 | 36 |
| Mar | 39 | 26 | 4.1 | 12 | 7.7 | 74 | 35 |
| Apr | 49 | 35 | 3.7 | 12 | 8.3 | 75 | 37 |
| May | 59 | 43 | 3.0 | 11 | 8.9 | 76 | 42 |
| Jun | 67 | 52 | 3.9 | 11 | 9.7 | 80 | 51 |
| Jul | 74 | 60 | 3.6 | 10 | 10.0 | 82 | 60 |
| Aug | 74 | 60 | 3.6 | 10 | 9.8 | 82 | 64 |
| Sep | 69 | 54 | 3.9 | 9 | 8.6 | 81 | 62 |
| Oct | 58 | 45 | 4.8 | 10 | 6.8 | 80 | 56 |
| Nov | 47 | 36 | 5.1 | 12 | 5.2 | 81 | 50 |
| Dec | 38 | 26 | 5.3 | 13 | 4.6 | 81 | 44 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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