Things to do in Placentia in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Placentia. The weather is usually cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 36—49°F (2—10°C).

Placentia has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Placentia. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Placentia in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Placentia in May

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Holidays in Placentia in May
May
  • Mother’s Day (May 10)
  • Victoria Day (May 18)
Other notable holidays
  • Good Friday (April 3)
  • Easter Sunday (April 5)
  • Easter Sunday (April 5)
  • Tartan Day (April 6)
  • Vimy Ridge Day (April 9)
  • St. George's Day (April 20)
  • Father’s Day (June 21)
  • National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21)
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Weather in Placentia in May

Temperatures on an average day in Placentia in May

The average temperature in Placentia in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 49°F (10°C) to a low of 36°F (2°C). Some would describe the temperature to be cold. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Placentia, August, has days with highs of 68°F (20°C) and lows of 57°F (14°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 31°F (-0°C) and lows of 22°F (-6°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Placentia in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
49°F
highs
36°F
lows

General weather summary

Cold, breezy
Feels like
36%
Chance of rain
0.152 in
Amount
13.4 mph
Wind speed
85%
Humidity
15.1 hrs
Daylight length
5:30 AM
Sunrise
8:34 PM
Sunset
31%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 49°F (10°C) and a low of 36°F (2°C), it generally feels cold and breezy. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Placentia in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Placentia has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Placentia that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Placentia for May.
Castle Hill National Historic Site
1. Castle Hill National Historic Site
4.5
(257)
Temporarily Closed
Historical landmark
Nature & Parks
Fortress ruins & a visitor center with excavated artifacts on display, plus scenic views.
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Really enjoyed this site. Up the stairs to the site with great placards and walkways. Views from the top worth the stairs. Visitor center had a lot of great Information. Staff were very helpful. Good parking. Close to ferry access so worth the time on your way there.
Went in late October after the site closed for the season but still well worth the visit. Had called and was told the site was still accessible just you need to park at the road and walk up. The remains of the fort and redoubts are interesting and some nice walking trails around the site. Worth the visit.
Very foggy on the day I was there but enjoyed the visitation centre and the fort. Some steep steps or you can take a path that winds up to the fort.
We visited a couple weeks ago. My child had lots of fun running around the old fortifications and sitting by the cannons overlooking Placentia. There’s a lot of interesting history on the changes from French to British to read about and several interesting artefacts. It’s a nice halfway point on the way to Cape St Mary’s.
Good experience. Uphill (sometimes steep) walk to see the rock walls. Signs indicating distance were good. Public washroom available just inside entrance to the visitor centre. Our visit lasted about 1 hour to see the main part and the one further away (round trip). Would not recommend for strollers or mobility aids, but not sure if the visitor centre offered solutions. Dogs permitted but I didn't see any waste bags available.
Giving it a five star because the lady set work here all of them are extra extra friendly. Wonderful human beings. Even though it was pouring out rain cats and dogs and I mean it was raining hard. Beautiful little place to go visit. And because it was before September 3rd it was free to get in
Not much to see but view from the top is nice. Good first stop when leaving the ferry.
The staff at the information center were very friendly and helpful. The trails are well laid out and the views are unbelievable! The history of the place is very interesting and informative and the ruins are well preserved. Well worth a visit!
O'Reilly House Museum
2. O'Reilly House Museum
4.3
(12)
Museum
Specialty Museums
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Beautiful recreation of an early 20th century home. Antiques, local history and pleasant and well-informed young guides. An hour here provides a deep and entertaining education of Placentia and area.
I just went to the o'reilly house and there were two teenage girls and one young man that were working there. So we walked in and started the scavenger hunt. Me and my little sister walked up stairs and started searching. And as we walked those halls we heard giggling, It was the two girls that were working there. The guy that was there was no problem, he was sweet and he wasn't up to any trouble. Then a few minutes later we heard old music playing, so we walked down stairs. There they were, two of the girls playing the antique record player. I couldn't believe my eyes. So I said "That's not something you should be playing with, you could break it" they both looked at me for a second and said nothing. I walked off and also said "Even if you do work here." Me and my sister then walked up stairs again and started looking again for around 5 mintues until I decided it was time to leave. So we walked out and got in the car. These girls are going to grade 12. Even I would know not to do that. If I got a saying on which these girls should be working there, I would definitely say "No". Can you imagine if these girls wanted to work at the YMCA and be a camp counselor? To be honest they act like kids themselves. But that's not the point. The museum has had no issues in the past. These workers were just ignorant and irresponsible.
Pretty cool place, my tour guide was pretty handsome.
Disregard the "temporarily closed" as it is open during summer.
Beautiful place! Knowledgeable tour guides
It was closed when we got there was a little disappointing
(Translated by Google) the region is wild and ideal for fishing (Original) la region est sauvage et ideal pour la peche
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