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Timberlea Weather in May

Timberlea in May

The short of it: Timberlea in May averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (40 °F), with 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 14 h 48 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 15° · low 5° · rain 110 mm · daylight 14 h 48 min

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

May in Timberlea brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 5°, with about 110 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 48 min in mid-May, 83 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, Timberlea runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Kearney Lake, 6 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Timberlea, 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 48 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kearney LakeNova Scotia6 km ENE15°5°108 mm
Clayton Park WestNova Scotia6 km E14°5°110 mm
Clayton ParkNova Scotia8 km E14°5°108 mm
MillviewNova Scotia8 km NE15°5°106 mm
RockinghamNova Scotia8 km E15°5°106 mm
Stillwater LakeNova Scotia8 km WNW15°4°110 mm
Hammonds PlainsNova Scotia8 km NNW15°4°113 mm
FairviewNova Scotia8 km E14°5°108 mm

The Almanac · Timberlea 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 15°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Timberlea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-9°145 mm18 km/h9 h 10 min✦
February0°-9°125 mm18 km/h10 h 22 min✦
March3°-6°130 mm18 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°115 mm17 km/h13 h 25 min✦
May15°5°110 mm15 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦
June20°9°114 mm13 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦
July23°13°98 mm12 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦✦
August24°14°91 mm12 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September20°10°104 mm14 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°148 mm17 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
November8°1°160 mm17 km/h9 h 30 min✦
December3°-5°163 mm19 km/h8 h 49 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Timberlea in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Timberlea in May?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (40 °F), with about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 110 mm, the 9th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is May a good time to visit Timberlea?

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

How long are the days in Timberlea in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Timberlea in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (40 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Timberlea in May?

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

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