Nova Scotia weather in May 2021

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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Nova Scotia in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.

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The May weather guide for Nova Scotia shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Nova Scotia in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 13°C in Halifax, Nova Scotia in May, falling to 4°C at night.

How sunny is it in Nova Scotia in May?

There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Halifax, Nova Scotia in May - that's 42% of daylight hours.

Is the sea cold around Nova Scotia in May?

The average sea temperature around Halifax, Nova Scotia in May is 5°C.

Does it rain in Nova Scotia in May?

There are usually 14 days with some rain in Halifax, Nova Scotia in May and the average monthly rainfall is 116mm.

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Nova Scotia sunrise & sunset times for May 2021

Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Nova Scotia in May 2021. Select a month to view Nova Scotia sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months. The Nova Scotia sunrise & sunset times shown below are for Halifax.

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