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Burnside Weather in May

Burnside in May

The short of it: Burnside in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 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 15° · low 5° · rain 106 mm · daylight 14 h 48 min

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

May in Burnside brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 5°, with about 106 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 106 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, Burnside runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Albro Lake, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Burnside, 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
Albro LakeNova Scotia2 km SE15°5°106 mm
HarbourviewNova Scotia3 km SSE15°5°106 mm
DartmouthNova Scotia4 km SSE15°5°106 mm
Convoy PlaceNova Scotia4 km SSW15°5°106 mm
Halifax North EndNova Scotia4 km S14°5°107 mm
Port WallaceNova Scotia4 km E15°5°106 mm
RockinghamNova Scotia5 km SW15°5°106 mm
Downtown DartmouthNova Scotia5 km SE15°5°106 mm

The Almanac · Burnside 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 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Burnside by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°139 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February1°-9°118 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March4°-5°127 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°113 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°106 mm16 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°10°115 mm14 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°14°98 mm13 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°15°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September21°11°100 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°143 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°153 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December4°-4°161 mm21 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Burnside in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Burnside in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 5°. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Burnside?

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

How long are the days in Burnside in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Burnside in May?

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

What should I pack for Burnside in May?

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

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