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Roddickton Weather in May

Roddickton in May

The short of it: Roddickton in May averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 15 h 30 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 10° · low 1° · rain 67 mm · daylight 15 h 30 min

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

May in Roddickton brings afternoons near 10° and nights around 1°, with about 67 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 10°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 15 h 30 min in mid-May, 105 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, 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, Roddickton runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. St. Anthony, 67 km to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Roddickton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–May
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 30 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
St. AnthonyNewfoundland and Labrador67 km NNE8°1°87 mm
Port SaundersNewfoundland and Labrador86 km WSW10°2°81 mm
St. Lunaire-GriquetNewfoundland and Labrador86 km NNE8°1°80 mm
L'Anse-au-LoupNewfoundland and Labrador87 km NNW8°0°79 mm
Port au ChoixNewfoundland and Labrador88 km W10°2°79 mm
Baie VerteNewfoundland and Labrador104 km S11°1°92 mm
LaScieNewfoundland and Labrador109 km SSE10°1°81 mm
King's PointNewfoundland and Labrador143 km S12°2°93 mm

The Almanac · Roddickton 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 10°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Roddickton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°94 mm25 km/h8 h 24 min✦
February-4°-14°88 mm24 km/h9 h 56 min✦
March0°-10°73 mm23 km/h11 h 43 min✦
April4°-4°59 mm22 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦
May10°1°67 mm19 km/h15 h 30 min✦✦
June15°6°94 mm18 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦
July20°10°98 mm17 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
August20°11°90 mm18 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
September16°7°102 mm21 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
October10°3°107 mm22 km/h10 h 35 min✦
November4°-2°99 mm23 km/h8 h 50 min✦
December-1°-7°99 mm26 km/h7 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Roddickton in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Roddickton in May?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 10°, with nights near 1°. Wet spells are common — about 67 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit Roddickton?

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

How long are the days in Roddickton in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 57 min in December to 16 h 29 min in June.

Does it snow in Roddickton in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for Roddickton in May?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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