Weather in May in Vancouver island
Are you planning a trip a to Vancouver island in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Vancouver island in May?
Vancouver island is a region in Canada. May in Vancouver island generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Gold River at 13°C to pleasant in Ladysmith at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Ladysmith and 2°C in Gold River.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Victoria with an average of 49 mm to high rainfall in Zeballos with 135 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Victoria. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vancouver island in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Vancouver island climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Vancouver island?
Victoria
In May Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ucluelet
In May Ucluelet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tofino
In May Tofino generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sooke
In May Sooke generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Colwood
In May Colwood generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vancouver island, in Canada.
Is May the best time to visit Vancouver island?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Vancouver island with overall tolerable weather in Victoria. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Victoria. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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