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Weather in May in The Okanagan Valley

Planning a getaway to the Okanagan Valley this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in the Okanagan Valley in May?

The Okanagan Valley is a region in Canada. May in the Okanagan Valley generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Peachland at 15°C to warm in Osoyoos at 22°C. At night it cools down to 7°C in Osoyoos and 4°C in Peachland.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Osoyoos with an average of 28 mm to moderate rainfall in Armstrong with 69 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Kelowna enjoys approximately 238 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 the Okanagan Valley, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Okanagan Valley's yearly weather, check out our the Okanagan Valley climate page.

Where to go in the Okanagan Valley in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Okanagan Valley on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Okanagan Valley?

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.

Kelowna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
0°C 
191 hours 
53 mm 
8 days 
16°C 
5°C 
238 hours 
57 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
8°C 
244 hours 
59 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Kelowna

Penticton

In May Penticton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Penticton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
1°C 
191 hours 
59 mm 
8 days 
17°C 
5°C 
238 hours 
61 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
8°C 
244 hours 
63 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Penticton

Vernon

In May Vernon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Vernon
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
-0°C 
191 hours 
53 mm 
10 days 
18°C 
5°C 
238 hours 
68 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
8°C 
244 hours 
73 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Vernon

Osoyoos

In May Osoyoos generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Osoyoos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
17°C 
3°C 
20 mm 
8 days 
22°C 
7°C 
28 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
25°C 
12°C 
42 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Osoyoos

Summerland

In May Summerland 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.

Summerland
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
0°C 
191 hours 
57 mm 
8 days 
16°C 
5°C 
238 hours 
60 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
7°C 
244 hours 
64 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Summerland

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Okanagan Valley, in Canada.

Is May the best time to visit the Okanagan Valley?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Okanagan Valley with overall tolerable weather in Kelowna.

On average, the best time to visit the Okanagan Valley is in July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Kelowna. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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