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Prince Rupert weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

Looking to travel to Prince Rupert in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Prince Rupert typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Prince Rupert in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 175 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Prince Rupert. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Prince Rupert, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 145 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canada in May

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

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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 Prince Rupert in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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