SeasonMapCharlottetown weather in May
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May in Charlottetown: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Charlottetown · #894 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Charlottetown climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 13°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sea temperature | 8°C / 46°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 69 mm / 2.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Charlottetown in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Charlottetown's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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Charlottetown in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Charlottetown?
- May in Charlottetown: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Charlottetown on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Charlottetown in May?
- In May, Charlottetown averages a daily high of 13.3°C and a low of 5.9°C, with about 68.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Charlottetown in May?
- Charlottetown has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in May.
- Does it snow in Charlottetown in May?
- Charlottetown sees roughly 1 cm of snowfall in May.