Chemainus weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of weather does May bring to Chemainus? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chemainus includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Chemainus in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. This month experiences about 12 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 222 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chemainus, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (59 KM, 36 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 Chemainus, 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

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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