Orcas Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Orcas Island, the United States of America in May.

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Eastsound Deer Harbor Orcas

Planning a getaway to Orcas Island, the United States of America 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 to Expect in Orcas Island in May

Orcas Island, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. May in Orcas Island generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Eastsound.

For a closer look at conditions across Orcas Island, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Deer Harbor with an average of 40 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Eastsound with 46 mm (1.8 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Eastsound gets approximately 271 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Orcas Island by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October14°C (57°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Orcas Island in May

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

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Orcas Island, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Orcas Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Orcas Island (May)

Eastsound

In May Eastsound generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
271 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Eastsound →

Deer Harbor

In May Deer Harbor generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
271 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Deer Harbor →

Orcas

In May Orcas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
271 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Orcas Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Eastsound 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Deer Harbor 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Orcas 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)

Orcas Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Orcas Island, the United States of America in May?

Orcas Island, the United States of America typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Eastsound average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Orcas Island, the United States of America in May?

Eastsound averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Orcas Island, the United States of America get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Orcas Island, the United States of America during May, with Eastsound averaging close to 46 mm (1.8 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Orcas Island, the United States of America?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Orcas Island, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Eastsound. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Eastsound. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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