British Columbia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to British Columbia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in British Columbia in May?
British Columbia is a region in Canada. British Columbia has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Field at 9°C to warm in Osoyoos at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Osoyoos and -2°C in Field.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 28 mm to high rainfall in Kitimat with 146 mm. Meanwhile, Vancouver enjoys approximately 222 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in British Columbia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at British Columbia's yearly weather, check out our British Columbia climate page.
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Average weather in Vancouver
In May Vancouver generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Whistler
In May Whistler generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Victoria
In May Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kelowna
In May Kelowna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ucluelet
In May Ucluelet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in British Columbia, in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit British Columbia?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to British Columbia with often unpleasant weather in Vancouver.
On average, the best time to visit British Columbia is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Vancouver. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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