New Westminster weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How is May weather typically in New Westminster? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in New Westminster generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 18°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Precipitation

New Westminster in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

Average sunshine

With around 222 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 and August 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 New Westminster climate page with graphs.

 

New Westminster, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (17 KM, 10 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 New Westminster, 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in New Westminster.

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