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Prince Rupert weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Prince Rupert during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Prince Rupert includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 13°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Prince Rupert in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 145 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 175 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

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

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