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The temperatures in Nova Scotia in May are quite cold with temperatures between 6°C and 12°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Nova Scotia during the month of May. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Nova Scotia in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Nova Scotia in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Nova Scotia before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / -5° | 9 | 6 | 16 | 178 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in January |
| February | 0° / -5° | 9 | 5 | 14 | 185 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in February |
| March | 2° / -3° | 9 | 9 | 13 | 154 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in March |
| April | 7° / 2° | 10 | 16 | 4 | 157 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in April |
| May | 12° / 6° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 109 mm | Bad | Nova Scotia in May |
| June | 16° / 11° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 154 mm | Ok | Nova Scotia in June |
| July | 21° / 15° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 92 mm | Good | Nova Scotia in July |
| August | 22° / 16° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 110 mm | Good | Nova Scotia in August |
| September | 19° / 13° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 118 mm | Good | Nova Scotia in September |
| October | 14° / 9° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 185 mm | Ok | Nova Scotia in October |
| November | 8° / 4° | 9 | 18 | 4 | 183 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in November |
| December | 3° / -1° | 11 | 10 | 10 | 206 mm | Awful | Nova Scotia in December |