Fredericton in May

6.6out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
12Rainy days (100 mm)
14:45 hDaylight
06:01Sunrise · 20:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-4° -14° J -2° -12° F 3° -7° M 10° 0° A 17° 6° M 22° 11° J 25° 14° J 24° 14° A 20° 9° S 13° 4° O 6° -2° N -1° -9° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -4°C-14°C92 mm 11– – 3.6
February -2°C-12°C81 mm 9– – 3.8
March 3°C-7°C99 mm 11– – 3.9
April 10°C0°C89 mm 12– – 5.3
May 17°C6°C100 mm 12– – 6.6
June 22°C11°C100 mm 12– – 7.4
July 25°C14°C98 mm 12– – 7.4
August 24°C14°C87 mm 10– – 7.7
September 20°C9°C95 mm 10– – 7.4
October 13°C4°C114 mm 11– – 6.0
November 6°C-2°C103 mm 11– – 4.6
December -1°C-9°C113 mm 12– – 3.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Fredericton in May?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Fredericton?

The best months are August, June, July, September.