Nanaimo weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the weather in Nanaimo usually fare in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Nanaimo includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Nanaimo in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Nanaimo climate page with graphs.

 

Nanaimo, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

Data from: Vancouver, Canada (60 KM, 37 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 Nanaimo, 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?

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