Weather in Halifax in May
In an average May, Halifax sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 5°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°C to 19°C |
| Average low | 5°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 9°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
29°C
1992-05-22
Lowest
3°C
1995-05-07
Low
Highest
15°C
2020-05-29
Lowest
-3°C
2001-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
2013-05-31
Lowest
-7°C
1985-05-15
Humidity
Highest
13.8 g/m³
2011-05-30
Lowest
2.5 g/m³
2005-05-13
Wind
Highest
47 km/h
1997-05-16
Lowest
6 km/h
1991-05-10
Gust
Highest
106 km/h
2000-05-19
Lowest
18 km/h
2003-05-17
Precip
Wettest
167 mm
2026
Driest
41 mm
1982
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