Weather in May in British Columbia
Considering a trip to British Columbia this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing 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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across British Columbia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Vancouver enjoys close to 222 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our British Columbia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in British Columbia?
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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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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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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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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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.
Interested in more climate information?
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