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St. Anthony Weather in May

St. Anthony in May

The short of it: St. Anthony in May averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of 1 °C (33 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 15 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low 1° · rain 87 mm · daylight 15 h 34 min

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

May in St. Anthony brings afternoons near 8° and nights around 1°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 8°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 15 h 34 min in mid-May, 107 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, St. Anthony runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Roddickton, 67 km to the SW, is 2° warmer by day.

May in St. Anthony, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–May
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 34 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RoddicktonNewfoundland and Labrador67 km SW10°1°67 mm
L'Anse-au-LoupNewfoundland and Labrador87 km WNW8°0°79 mm
Port au ChoixNewfoundland and Labrador143 km WSW10°2°79 mm
Port SaundersNewfoundland and Labrador143 km WSW10°2°81 mm
LaScieNewfoundland and Labrador158 km S10°1°81 mm
Baie VerteNewfoundland and Labrador165 km SSW11°1°92 mm
TwillingateNewfoundland and Labrador200 km SSE11°2°80 mm
King's PointNewfoundland and Labrador203 km SSW12°2°93 mm

The Almanac · St. Anthony 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 8°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of St. Anthony by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-13°112 mm24 km/h8 h 20 min✦
February-5°-14°102 mm24 km/h9 h 54 min✦
March-2°-9°96 mm24 km/h11 h 42 min✦
April3°-3°83 mm22 km/h13 h 47 min✦
May8°1°87 mm19 km/h15 h 34 min✦
June14°5°103 mm18 km/h16 h 35 min✦✦
July20°10°105 mm18 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
August20°11°108 mm17 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦
September15°7°141 mm21 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦
October9°2°125 mm22 km/h10 h 33 min✦
November3°-3°113 mm23 km/h8 h 47 min✦
December-2°-9°117 mm24 km/h7 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about St. Anthony in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in St. Anthony in May?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights 1 °C (33 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against April, to near 8°; nights run about 1°. Wet spells are common — about 87 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is May a good time to visit St. Anthony?

The Almanac gives May 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in St. Anthony in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 52 min in December to 16 h 35 min in June.

Does it snow in St. Anthony in May?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in May.

What should I pack for St. Anthony in May?

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

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