North Vancouver weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

What weather conditions can you expect in North Vancouver this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in North Vancouver typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 16°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

North Vancouver in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 12 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 222 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer 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 North Vancouver climate page with graphs.

 

North Vancouver, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (5 KM, 3 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 North Vancouver, 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 North Vancouver.

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