Cape Breton Island in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Breton Island in may 2025
The weather in Cape Breton Island in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 50.5cm
Weather at 6am
41°F
Clear/Sunny
25% of time
17%
16%
15%
Weather at 12pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
22%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
21%
18%
13%
Weather at 3am
41°F
26%
18%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Breton Island in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Breton Island in may.
The climate of Cape Breton Island in may is very bad
the weather in Cape Breton Island in may is wet (with 5.8in of precipitation over 9 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 7in of rainfall over 9 days.
The climate is relatively cool in that locality may, but it is endurable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 54°F. The minimum is 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Cape Breton Island is 47°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cape Breton Island in may with a maximum record of 77°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 13% of time.
In may in Cape Breton Island, the days on average last 15:00. Sunrise is at 04:30 and sets at 19:30.
Cape Breton Island: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Cape Breton Island. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Cape Breton Island:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Finally, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Whistler, Whitehorse (Yukon) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) have a tolerable climate, but better than Cape Breton Island.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Breton Island in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (28%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 50.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.96km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:00 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Breton Island in may 2024:
36°F to 45°F
40°F to 50°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 58°F
38°F to 45°F
45°F to 54°F
40°F to 47°F
40°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 47°F
34°F to 41°F
38°F to 49°F
40°F to 59°F
47°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
49°F to 65°F
45°F to 54°F
40°F to 49°F
36°F to 59°F
47°F to 70°F
58°F to 65°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 59°F
47°F to 56°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 56°F
43°F to 58°F
54°F to 68°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Cape Breton Island:
| Sydney in may | very bad weather |
| Charlottetown in may | bad weather |
| Hebron (Prince Edward Island) in may | tolerable weather |
| Halifax in may | bad weather |
| Moncton in may | tolerable weather |
| Fundy National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Miramichi in may | tolerable weather |
| Corner Brook in may | very bad weather |
| Bathurst in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint John in may | tolerable weather |
| Gros Morne National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Fredericton in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Cape Breton Island
perfect weather
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Weather data for Cape Breton Island in may:
Weather data for Cape Breton Island for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Breton Island. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Breton Island can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Breton Island.