Lake Cowichan weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Lake Cowichan during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Lake Cowichan includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 17°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Lake Cowichan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. You can typically expect 13 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 270 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 July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lake Cowichan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Victoria, Canada (66 KM, 41 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 Lake Cowichan, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Lake Cowichan.

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