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Hanwell Weather in May

Hanwell in May

The short of it: Hanwell in May averages a high of 17 °C (63 °F) and a low of 4 °C (40 °F), with 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 14 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 4° · rain 103 mm · daylight 14 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & August

May in Hanwell brings afternoons near 17° and nights around 4°, with about 103 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 17°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 55 min in mid-May, 87 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Hanwell runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. New Maryland, 7 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Hanwell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 55 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New MarylandNew Brunswick7 km ENE17°4°101 mm
Uptown FrederictonNew Brunswick10 km NE17°4°99 mm
FrederictonNew Brunswick11 km NE18°5°100 mm
North HanwellNew Brunswick11 km NE18°5°100 mm
KingsclearNew Brunswick11 km W17°4°105 mm
DouglasNew Brunswick11 km NNE17°4°100 mm
Skyline AcresNew Brunswick12 km ENE18°5°100 mm
Southwood ParkNew Brunswick12 km ENE18°5°100 mm

The Almanac · Hanwell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 17°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Hanwell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°104 mm13 km/h9 h 2 min✦
February-2°-14°82 mm13 km/h10 h 17 min✦
March3°-8°98 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April10°-1°88 mm13 km/h13 h 29 min✦
May17°4°103 mm12 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
June23°9°94 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
July26°13°93 mm9 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
August25°12°84 mm9 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
September21°8°90 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°2°118 mm12 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November6°-3°112 mm12 km/h9 h 23 min✦
December-1°-9°118 mm13 km/h8 h 40 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hanwell in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hanwell in May?

Days average 17 °C (63 °F) and nights 4 °C (40 °F), with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 17°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 103 mm, the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Hanwell?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Hanwell in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 55 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 40 min in December to 15 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Hanwell in May?

Hardly — May nights average 4 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hanwell in May?

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

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