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Weather in May in Salt Spring Island

Considering a trip to Salt Spring Island this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Salt Spring Island in May?

Salt Spring Island is a region in Canada. May in Salt Spring Island generally has moderate temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 18°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Ganges.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fulford Harbour with an average of 59 mm to moderate rainfall in Fernwood with 67 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Ganges enjoys approximately 270 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 Salt Spring Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Salt Spring Island's yearly weather, check out our Salt Spring Island climate page.

Where to go in Salt Spring Island in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Salt Spring Island 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 3 most popular destinations in Salt Spring Island?

Ganges

In May Ganges generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Ganges
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
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<<   April April
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14°C 
7°C 
201 hours 
95 mm 
14 days 
18°C 
10°C 
270 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
280 hours 
51 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Ganges

Fernwood

In May Fernwood generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Fernwood
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
<<  
14°C 
7°C 
185 hours 
100 mm 
13 days 
18°C 
10°C 
222 hours 
67 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
226 hours 
57 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Fernwood

Fulford Harbour

In May Fulford Harbour generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Fulford Harbour
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
<<  
13°C 
6°C 
201 hours 
90 mm 
14 days 
17°C 
10°C 
270 hours 
59 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
19°C 
12°C 
280 hours 
47 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Fulford Harbour

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Salt Spring Island, in Canada.

Is May the best time to visit Salt Spring Island?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Salt Spring Island with overall pleasant weather in Ganges. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ganges. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

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