What is the weather like in Halifax vs Ottawa in May?

In May, Halifax averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 98 mm of rain; Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm.

Halifax vs Ottawa in May

Ottawa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Halifax is cool, rainy, clean air.

Halifax vs Ottawa — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇦 Halifax	🇨🇦 Ottawa
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	83/100 (A)
Feels-like high	13°C	18°C
Avg high / low	15° / 5°	20° / 8°
Rainfall	98 mm	75 mm
Rainy days	9	9
Humidity	79%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	39	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Halifax 🇨🇦 Canadacool, rainy, clean air · best July74
Ottawa 🇨🇦 Canadanice, a little rain, clean air · best June83

Halifax vs Ottawa in May — FAQ

Is May better in Halifax or Ottawa?: Ottawa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Halifax is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Halifax vs Ottawa in May?: In May, Halifax averages 15°C high / 5°C low with about 98 mm of rain; Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm.