Weather in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in May
In an average May, Halifax sees a daily high around 12°C and a low around 5°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 12°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 8°C to 15°C |
| Average low | 5°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 7°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
23°C
1992-05-22
Lowest
3°C
1995-05-07
Low
Highest
12°C
1991-05-25
Lowest
-1°C
1991-05-19
Feels-like
Highest
12°C
1991-05-25
Lowest
-6°C
1997-05-06
Humidity
Highest
12.7 g/m³
1991-05-25
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
2005-05-13
Wind
Highest
51 km/h
2020-05-09
Lowest
6 km/h
1999-05-29
Precip
Wettest
323 mm
2005
Driest
33 mm
2014
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