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Barrington Weather in May

Barrington in May

The short of it: Barrington in May averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 109 mm · daylight 14 h 41 min

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

May in Barrington brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 5°, with about 109 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 41 min in mid-May, 79 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 August and July.

Against its neighbours, Barrington runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Yarmouth, 54 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Barrington, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 41 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YarmouthNova Scotia54 km NW14°6°100 mm
BridgewaterNova Scotia123 km NE17°5°123 mm
GreenwoodNova Scotia165 km NNE17°5°88 mm
KingstonNova Scotia166 km NNE17°5°88 mm
Stillwater LakeNova Scotia187 km NE15°4°110 mm
KentvilleNova Scotia189 km NNE16°5°94 mm
New MinasNova Scotia189 km NNE16°5°94 mm
TimberleaNova Scotia190 km NE15°5°110 mm

The Almanac · Barrington Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Barrington by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-7°138 mm16 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February1°-7°118 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March4°-4°128 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April9°1°121 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦
May14°5°109 mm14 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦
June19°9°100 mm14 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July21°12°98 mm12 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
August21°12°85 mm12 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September20°10°89 mm14 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°120 mm17 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November9°2°150 mm16 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December4°-3°163 mm17 km/h8 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrington in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrington in May?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 14°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 109 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Barrington?

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

How long are the days in Barrington in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 57 min in December to 15 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Barrington in May?

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

What should I pack for Barrington in May?

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

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