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Armdale Weather in May

Armdale in May

The short of it: Armdale in May averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 108 mm · daylight 14 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Armdale brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 5°, with about 108 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 14°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 48 min in mid-May, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Armdale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Cowie Hill, 1 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Armdale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Cowie HillNova Scotia1 km SE14°5°107 mm
FairmountNova Scotia1 km NW14°5°108 mm
Halifax West EndNova Scotia2 km NNE14°5°107 mm
WestmountNova Scotia2 km NE14°5°107 mm
FairviewNova Scotia2 km NNW14°5°108 mm
Quinpool DistrictNova Scotia2 km ENE14°5°107 mm
Williams LakeNova Scotia2 km SE14°5°108 mm
SpryfieldNova Scotia3 km SSE14°5°108 mm
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The Almanac · Armdale Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 14°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Armdale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°143 mm19 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°122 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°132 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°115 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May14°5°108 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June19°10°116 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July23°14°99 mm13 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°14°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°11°102 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°147 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°157 mm18 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°164 mm20 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Armdale in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Armdale in May?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 14°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Armdale?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Armdale in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Armdale in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Armdale in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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