May weather forecastGaspé, Canada

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gaspé, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 10.3°C (50.5°F) and an average low of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's wintry 2.6°C (36.7°F) to a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F). Throughout May, Gaspé records an average temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Gaspé, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 55mm (2.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Gaspé, Canada, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.1 days and collects up to 670mm (26.38") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gaspé are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Gaspé aggregates 30mm (1.18") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.8 snowfall days, and 980mm (38.58") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Gaspé, in May, the average water temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).
Note: In relation to swimming, the extreme cold, danger, and potential fatality of this situation are apparent. Without suitable insulated waterproof clothing, the onset of hypothermia is quick.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:19 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Gaspé is 7.9h.

UV index

In Gaspé, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Gaspé, Canada, are 10.3°C (50.5°F) and 3.4°C (38.1°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in Gaspé, Canada, is 77%.

In Gaspé, in May, during 14.7 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Gaspé aggregates 30mm (1.18") of snow.

In Gaspé, Canada, in May, the average water temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

In May, the average day length is 15h and 18min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 4:56 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:19 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Gaspé is 7.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average high temperature in May: 10.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-6.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-12.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average rainfall in May: 55mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, July and November (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (38mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average snowfall in May: 30mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (232mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average sea temperature in May: 4.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (-1.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Gaspé, Canada

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (8km).