Shawnigan Lake weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the May weather in Shawnigan Lake compare to other months? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Shawnigan Lake typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Shawnigan Lake in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 270 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shawnigan Lake climate page with graphs.

 

Shawnigan Lake, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

Data from: Victoria, Canada (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Canada in May

Find out more about the weather in Canada and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Shawnigan Lake, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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