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Fairisle Weather in May

Fairisle in May

The short of it: Fairisle in May averages a high of 15 °C (59 °F) and a low of 4 °C (39 °F), with 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain and about 15 h 4 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 92 mm · daylight 15 h 4 min

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

May in Fairisle brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 4°, with about 92 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 4 min in mid-May, 91 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, Fairisle runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Neguac, 5 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

May in Fairisle, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 4 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NeguacNew Brunswick5 km SE15°4°92 mm
AlnwickNew Brunswick8 km SSW15°4°94 mm
Burnt ChurchNew Brunswick9 km S15°4°92 mm
TabusintacNew Brunswick10 km ENE15°4°90 mm
BrantvilleNew Brunswick15 km NE15°4°89 mm
Saint Irénée and AlderwoodNew Brunswick27 km NNE15°5°88 mm
SaumarezNew Brunswick28 km NNE15°5°86 mm
Baie Ste. AnneNew Brunswick28 km SSE15°5°94 mm

The Almanac · Fairisle 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 92 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Fairisle by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-14°106 mm17 km/h8 h 52 min✦
February-4°-14°89 mm17 km/h10 h 12 min✦
March1°-9°99 mm17 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-2°88 mm16 km/h13 h 33 min✦
May15°4°92 mm15 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦
June20°9°89 mm13 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦
July24°13°99 mm12 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
August24°13°91 mm12 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
September19°8°81 mm13 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
October12°3°110 mm16 km/h10 h 46 min✦✦
November6°-2°103 mm16 km/h9 h 15 min✦
December-1°-9°118 mm17 km/h8 h 29 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fairisle in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fairisle in May?

Days average 15 °C (59 °F) and nights 4 °C (39 °F), with about 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against April, to near 15°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 92 mm, the 7th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Fairisle?

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

How long are the days in Fairisle in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 4 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 29 min in December to 15 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Fairisle in May?

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

What should I pack for Fairisle in May?

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

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