Nova Scotia (Sydney)
May
Weather in Nova Scotia for May 2025
Your guide to Nova Scotia weather in May - trends and predictions
In general, the average temperature in Nova Scotia at the beginning of May is 7.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 14.7 °C by the end of May.
Nova Scotia in May brings notable rainfall, with an average of 20 rainy days and a total precipitation of 89.5 mm.
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11
Dry days
20
Rainy days
0
Snow days
11°/4°
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20 km/h
Avg max wind
79 %
Avg humidity
Nova Scotia in May average weather
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| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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| 1  8° | 2  6° | 3  4° | 4 6° | |||
| 5 8° | 6 9° | 7 13° | 8 10° | 9 6° | 10  8° | 11 9° |
| 12  9° | 13 11° | 14 11° | 15 14° | 16 15° | 17 12° | 18 10° |
| 19 12° | 20  14° | 21 18° | 22 16° | 23 10° | 24 13° | 25 10° |
| 26 11° | 27 14° | 28 19° | 29 14° | 30  18° | 31 17° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Nova Scotia
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May weather day by day
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| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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| 1 May | Overcast | 8° /1° | 1 mm | 2 | |
| 2 May | Heavy rain at times | 6° /2° | 4.4 mm | 2 | |
| 3 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 4° /2° | 6.4 mm | 2 | |
| 4 May | Moderate rain at times | 6° /2° | 3.8 mm | 2 | |
| 5 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 8° /2° | 2.5 mm | 3 | |
| 6 May | Moderate rain at times | 9° /2° | 1.2 mm | 2 | |
| 7 May | Overcast | 13° /3° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 8 May | Heavy rain at times | 10° /3° | 4.8 mm | 3 | |
| 9 May | Moderate rain at times | 6° /2° | 5.7 mm | 2 | |
| 10 May | Patchy rain possible | 8° /1° | 1.4 mm | 3 | |
| 11 May | Overcast | 9° /1° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 12 May | Sunny | 9° /2° | 4.3 mm | 3 | |
| 13 May | Moderate rain at times | 11° /3° | 0.7 mm | 3 | |
| 14 May | Patchy rain possible | 11° /2° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 15 May | Overcast | 14° /3° | 0 mm | 4 | |
| 16 May | Patchy rain possible | 15° /5° | 3.1 mm | 3 | |
| 17 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 12° /3° | 3.9 mm | 3 | |
| 18 May | Patchy rain possible | 10° /3° | 0.2 mm | 2 | |
| 19 May | Sunny | 12° /3° | 0 mm | 3 | |
| 20 May | Cloudy | 14° /4° | 0.1 mm | 4 | |
| 21 May | Heavy rain at times | 18° /7° | 3 mm | 5 | |
| 22 May | Overcast | 16° /7° | 0.2 mm | 4 | |
| 23 May | Overcast | 10° /4° | 2.2 mm | 3 | |
| 24 May | Sunny | 13° /4° | 6.2 mm | 4 | |
| 25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 10° /4° | 23.4 mm | 3 | |
| 26 May | Patchy rain possible | 11° /4° | 2.3 mm | 3 | |
| 27 May | Sunny | 14° /4° | 0.6 mm | 4 | |
| 28 May | Cloudy | 19° /6° | 3.6 mm | 5 | |
| 29 May | Overcast | 14° /6° | 3.3 mm | 4 | |
| 30 May | Partly cloudy | 18° /4° | 0 mm | 5 | |
| 31 May | Overcast | 17° /7° | 0.9 mm | 4 | |
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Nova Scotia in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Nova Scotia forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
Nova Scotia in May - FAQ
What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Nova Scotia during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 11° and colder nights, dipping below 4°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Nova Scotia during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Nova Scotia during May, with a total of 89.5 mm spread over approximately 20 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Nova Scotia during May?
The average wind speed in Nova Scotia during May is 20 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.
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