Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in British Columbia, Canada this May.
British Columbia, Canada, a region in Canada, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 9°C (48°F) in Field to 22°C (72°F) in Osoyoos. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Osoyoos and -2°C (28°F) in Field.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of British Columbia, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Vancouver. That makes May a moderate month for British Columbia, Canada.
Average overnight lows in British Columbia, Canada during May sit near 9°C (48°F) in Vancouver.
According to our recent database analysis, Osoyoos is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 22°C (72°F) and rarely drops below 7°C (45°F) during the night.
The coldest city in May in British Columbia, Canada is Field when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 9°C (48°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -2°C (28°F).
Across British Columbia, Canada, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Prince Rupert (175 hours) to sunny in Victoria (270 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 9°C (48°F) in Prince Rupert this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.
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