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Belledune Weather in May

Belledune in May

The short of it: Belledune in May averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 15 h 8 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 15° · low 4° · rain 97 mm · daylight 15 h 8 min

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

May in Belledune brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 4°, with about 97 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 8 min in mid-May, 93 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, Belledune runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Pointe-Verte, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Belledune, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 8 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Pointe-VerteNew Brunswick5 km SE15°4°97 mm
Petit-RocherNew Brunswick13 km SSE15°4°96 mm
Belle-BaieNew Brunswick14 km SSE15°4°96 mm
NigadooNew Brunswick18 km SSE15°4°94 mm
RobertvilleNew Brunswick21 km S15°3°96 mm
DunlopNew Brunswick23 km SSE15°4°94 mm
BeresfordNew Brunswick23 km SSE15°4°91 mm
LorneNew Brunswick24 km W14°3°104 mm

The Almanac · Belledune 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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Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Belledune by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°76 mm18 km/h8 h 48 min✦
February-5°-15°69 mm18 km/h10 h 9 min✦
March1°-9°69 mm17 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-2°71 mm16 km/h13 h 35 min✦
May15°4°97 mm15 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦
June20°9°89 mm14 km/h16 h 0 min✦✦✦
July23°13°99 mm12 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°13°97 mm13 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
September19°8°88 mm14 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October12°3°108 mm16 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦
November5°-2°97 mm16 km/h9 h 11 min✦
December-2°-9°86 mm17 km/h8 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Belledune in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Belledune in May?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Belledune?

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

How long are the days in Belledune in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 24 min in December to 16 h 0 min in June.

Does it snow in Belledune in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (39 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Belledune in May?

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

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