Gabriola Island weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

Will it be warm or cold in Gabriola Island this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gabriola Island includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Gabriola Island in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. On average, there are about 12 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gabriola Island climate page with graphs.

 

Gabriola Island, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (46 KM, 29 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gabriola Island, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gabriola Island.

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