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Vancouver island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vancouver island, Canada in May.

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Planning a getaway to Vancouver island, Canada 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 Vancouver island in May

Vancouver island, Canada 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 (55°F) to pleasant in Ladysmith at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Ladysmith and 2°C (36°F) in Gold River.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Vancouver island, Canada, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Victoria with an average of 49 mm (1.9 in) to high rainfall in Zeballos with 135 mm (5.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Victoria enjoys approximately 270 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Vancouver island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Vancouver island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Victoria)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vancouver island in May

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

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Vancouver island, Canada?

Temperature range in Vancouver island (May)

Precipitation variation in Vancouver island (May)

Victoria

In May Victoria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
270 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Victoria →

Ucluelet

In May Ucluelet generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
269 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
227 mm (8.9 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ucluelet →

Tofino

In May Tofino generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
172 hours
205 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
233 mm (9.2 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tofino →

Sooke

In May Sooke generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
270 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Sooke →

Colwood

In May Colwood generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
270 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Colwood →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vancouver island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Victoria 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Ucluelet 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Tofino 13°C (55°F) 9°C (48°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Sooke 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Colwood 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Langford 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Vancouver island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vancouver island, Canada in May?

Vancouver island, Canada typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Victoria average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Vancouver island, Canada in May?

In Victoria, the average daytime high in May is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Vancouver island, Canada get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Vancouver island, Canada. Victoria averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Vancouver island, Canada?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Vancouver island, Canada 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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