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Donkin Weather in May

Donkin in May

The short of it: Donkin in May averages a high of 12 °C (53 °F) and a low of 4 °C (38 °F), with 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 57 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 12° · low 4° · rain 111 mm · daylight 14 h 57 min

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

May in Donkin brings afternoons near 12° and nights around 4°, with about 111 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 12°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 111 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 57 min in mid-May, 88 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, Donkin runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Port Morien, 6 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Donkin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 57 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Port MorienNova Scotia6 km S12°4°112 mm
Glace BayNova Scotia7 km WNW13°4°109 mm
Reserve MinesNova Scotia12 km W13°4°105 mm
DominionNova Scotia12 km WNW13°4°105 mm
Gardiner MinesNova Scotia14 km WNW13°4°104 mm
New WaterfordNova Scotia18 km WNW13°4°105 mm
ScotchtownNova Scotia19 km WNW13°4°104 mm
New VictoriaNova Scotia22 km WNW13°3°103 mm

The Almanac · Donkin 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 12°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 111 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Donkin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°149 mm23 km/h9 h 0 min✦
February-1°-9°141 mm23 km/h10 h 16 min✦
March2°-5°128 mm22 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April6°-1°131 mm20 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May12°4°111 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦
June17°8°116 mm17 km/h15 h 45 min✦✦✦
July22°13°101 mm16 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August22°15°102 mm17 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September19°11°120 mm18 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°6°152 mm20 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
November8°2°157 mm21 km/h9 h 21 min✦
December3°-3°167 mm23 km/h8 h 38 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Donkin in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Donkin in May?

Days average 12 °C (53 °F) and nights 4 °C (38 °F), with about 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 12°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 111 mm, the 10th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Donkin?

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

How long are the days in Donkin in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 38 min in December to 15 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in Donkin in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (38 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Donkin in May?

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

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