What is the weather like in Ottawa vs St. John's, Newfoundland in May?

In May, Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm of rain; St. John's, Newfoundland averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm.

Ottawa vs St. John's, Newfoundland in May

Ottawa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air, while St. John's, Newfoundland is cold, a little rain, clean air.

Ottawa vs St. John's, Newfoundland — May climate, side by side

	🇨🇦 Ottawa	🇨🇦 St. John's, Newfoundland
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	18°C	8°C
Avg high / low	20° / 8°	12° / 1°
Rainfall	75 mm	74 mm
Rainy days	9	12
Humidity	66%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	42	35

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

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Ottawa vs St. John's, Newfoundland in May — FAQ

Is May better in Ottawa or St. John's, Newfoundland?: Ottawa is the better pick in May — 83 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ottawa is nice, a little rain, clean air, while St. John's, Newfoundland is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Ottawa vs St. John's, Newfoundland in May?: In May, Ottawa averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 75 mm of rain; St. John's, Newfoundland averages 12°C high / 1°C low with about 74 mm.