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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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