Penticton weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Penticton as May approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Penticton typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Penticton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 61 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 238 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Penticton.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Penticton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 61 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 40% *  

Sunshine 238 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 49% *  

* Data from: Kelowna, Canada (43 KM, 27 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 Penticton, 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

10/10

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