May weather forecast
Bathurst, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bathurst, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 13.5°C (56.3°F) and 4.3°C (39.7°F).

Temperature

May witnesses a clear temperature increase, soaring from a cold 4.5°C (40.1°F) in April to a refreshing 13.5°C (56.3°F). An average low-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F) is observed in Bathurst during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bathurst, in May, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation. In Bathurst, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 680mm (26.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bathurst are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Bathurst aggregates 28mm (1.1") of snow. Throughout the year, in Bathurst, there are 71.1 snowfall days, and 1142mm (44.96") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Bathurst, in May, the average water temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 5.3°C (41.5°F) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 10°C (50°F), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Bathurst, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of May, in Bathurst, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 9:11 pm ADT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

In Bathurst, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Bathurst?
May temperatures in Bathurst, Canada, vary between a high-temperature of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and a low-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Bathurst?
In May, the average relative humidity in Bathurst, Canada, is 76%.
How many days does it rain in May in Bathurst?
In May, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout May, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Bathurst?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Bathurst. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Bathurst aggregates 28mm (1.1") of snow.
What is the water temperature in May in Bathurst?
In May, the average sea temperature in Bathurst is 5.3°C (41.5°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.
What is the average length of the day in May in Bathurst?
The average day length in May in Bathurst, Canada, is 15h and 9min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bathurst?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bathurst, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 9:11 pm ADT.
How long on average sun shines in May in Bathurst?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Bathurst is 7.6h.
How high is the UV index in May in Bathurst?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bathurst, Canada, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average temperature in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-13.4°C).

Average pressure in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average pressure in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average wind speed in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average wind speed in May: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average humidity in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (75%).

Average rainfall in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average rainfall in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average rainfall in May: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (73mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (37mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average rainfall days in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average snowfall in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average snowfall in May: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (235mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average snowfall days in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average sea temperature in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average sea temperature in May: 5.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (-0.3°C).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average sunshine days in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average UV index in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average cloud cover in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May - Bathurst, Canada
Average visibility in May
Bathurst, Canada
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (7km).

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