Cortes Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cortes Island, Canada in May.

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Whaletown

Planning a journey to Cortes Island, Canada this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cortes Island in May

Cortes Island, Canada is a region in Canada. May in Cortes Island generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Whaletown.

To explore the conditions in Cortes Island, Canada in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 101 mm (4 in) in Whaletown.

Explore Cortes Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cortes Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Whaletown)

January6°C (43°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly24°C (75°F) August24°C (75°F) September20°C (68°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Cortes Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cortes Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Cortes Island

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Cortes Island, Canada?

Whaletown

In May Whaletown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Cortes Island, in Canada.

Cortes Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cortes Island, Canada in May?

May in Cortes Island, Canada brings tolerable weather. In Whaletown, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Cortes Island, Canada in May?

Average temperatures in Cortes Island, Canada during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Whaletown.

Does Cortes Island, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

Cortes Island, Canada sees substantial rainfall in May. Whaletown typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Cortes Island, Canada?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Whaletown, May might be a good time to visit Cortes Island, Canada. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Cortes Island, Canada is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Whaletown. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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