Sidney weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

Thinking of visiting Sidney in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Sidney usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Precipitation

Sidney in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sidney, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 58% *  

Sunshine 270 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 57% *  

* Data from: Victoria, Canada (24 KM, 15 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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

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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