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Thornhill Weather in May

Thornhill in May

The short of it: Thornhill in May averages a high of 14 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 5° · rain 108 mm · daylight 14 h 47 min

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

Thirty years of records give Thornhill an average May high of 14°, a low of 5° and some 108 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 14°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 47 min in mid-May, 82 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Thornhill runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Spryfield, 1 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Thornhill, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 47 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SpryfieldNova Scotia1 km NNW14°5°108 mm
Williams LakeNova Scotia2 km N14°5°108 mm
Cowie HillNova Scotia3 km NNW14°5°107 mm
ArmdaleNova Scotia4 km NNW14°5°108 mm
Halifax South EndNova Scotia4 km NE15°5°106 mm
Quinpool DistrictNova Scotia5 km NNE14°5°107 mm
Spring GardenNova Scotia5 km NNE15°5°106 mm
SchmidtvilleNova Scotia5 km NNE15°5°106 mm

The Almanac · Thornhill 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 6° from April to about 14°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Thornhill by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°140 mm20 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°120 mm20 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-5°128 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°113 mm18 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May14°5°108 mm16 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦
June19°10°116 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦
July23°14°100 mm13 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°14°93 mm13 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°11°98 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°6°145 mm18 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November9°1°153 mm19 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-4°165 mm21 km/h8 h 50 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thornhill in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thornhill in May?

Days average 14 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 14°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Thornhill?

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

How long are the days in Thornhill in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 50 min in December to 15 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Thornhill in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Thornhill in May?

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

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