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May is a fair month in Digby

Climate Overview

Digby, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.9°C (55°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 10 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 7.7°C (46°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 11°C (51°F) at the start to 15°C (59°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the first third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

Expect around 7.8h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 9.1h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 30th, averaging 15.2°C (59°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 3 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
13°C / 8°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
10 days · 86 mm
Sunshine
9.4h / day
Humidity
78% — Humid
Wind
22 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (240°)
Gusts
42 km/h
Daylight
14.8 h
Cloud Cover
64%
Clear Sky Days
3.8
UV Index
5.9 — High
Sea Temperature
8°C
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 0.8 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Sunshine

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:57
Daylight 14.8h
Sunset 20:45

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
2°C / -4°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -10°C
Rain
15days (126 mm) Wet
Sun
4.1h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
18days
February
Poor
Temp
2°C / -4°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -10°C
Rain
13days (107 mm) Wet
Sun
5.8h Fair
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
2.8 Moderate
Snow Days
15days
March
Poor
Temp
4°C / -1°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -7°C
Rain
13days (112 mm) Wet
Sun
7.2h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
3.7 Moderate
Snow Days
13days
April
Poor
Temp
8°C / 3°C
Feels Like
5°C / -2°C
Rain
13days (105 mm) Wet
Sun
8.4h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5.2 High
Snow Days
5days
May
Fair
Temp
13°C / 8°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
10days (86 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.9 High
Snow Days
1days
June best
Good
Temp
17°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
10days (90 mm) Wet
Sun
10.1h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
6.2 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 16°C
Feels Like
22°C / 15°C
Rain
9days (84 mm) Wet
Sun
10.3h Excellent
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
6.8 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 16°C
Feels Like
22°C / 16°C
Rain
9days (88 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
6.1 High
September best
Good
Temp
18°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 12°C
Rain
8days (84 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
5.1 High
October
Fair
Temp
14°C / 10°C
Feels Like
12°C / 6°C
Rain
11days (99 mm) Wet
Sun
6.9h Fair
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
3.5 Moderate
November
Poor
Temp
8°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / -2°C
Rain
13days (119 mm) Wet
Sun
5.1h Fair
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
6days
December
Poor
Temp
4°C / -1°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -7°C
Rain
15days (129 mm) Wet
Sun
3.8h Poor
Humidity
77% Humid
UV
1.5 Low
Snow Days
14days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 2°C / -4°C -3°C / -10°C 15days (126 mm) Wet 4.1h Fair 78% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
February 2°C / -4°C -3°C / -10°C 13days (107 mm) Wet 5.8h Fair 76% Humid 2.8 Moderate Poor View Details
March 4°C / -1°C -1°C / -7°C 13days (112 mm) Wet 7.2h Good 74% Muggy 3.7 Moderate Poor View Details
April 8°C / 3°C 5°C / -2°C 13days (105 mm) Wet 8.4h Good 74% Muggy 5.2 High Poor View Details
May 13°C / 8°C 11°C / 4°C 10days (86 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 78% Humid 5.9 High Fair View Details
June best 17°C / 12°C 17°C / 10°C 10days (90 mm) Wet 10.1h Excellent 82% Humid 6.2 High Good View Details
July best 21°C / 16°C 22°C / 15°C 9days (84 mm) Wet 10.3h Excellent 85% Humid 6.8 High Excellent View Details
August best 21°C / 16°C 22°C / 16°C 9days (88 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 84% Humid 6.1 High Excellent View Details
September best 18°C / 14°C 18°C / 12°C 8days (84 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 82% Humid 5.1 High Good View Details
October 14°C / 10°C 12°C / 6°C 11days (99 mm) Wet 6.9h Fair 78% Humid 3.5 Moderate Fair View Details
November 8°C / 3°C 4°C / -2°C 13days (119 mm) Wet 5.1h Fair 76% Humid 1.9 Low Poor View Details
December 4°C / -1°C -1°C / -7°C 15days (129 mm) Wet 3.8h Poor 77% Humid 1.5 Low Poor View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically fair for visiting Digby, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and around 10 rainy days. Digby, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.9°C (55°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls
Digby typically sees around 10 rainy days in May with 86 mm (3.4 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Digby during May are cool at around 8°C (46°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Digby. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Digby during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Digby gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 9 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Digby typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 1 cm (0 in) of snowfall.

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