Squamish weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

Wondering what the weather is like in Squamish during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Squamish tends to experience moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Squamish in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 222 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Squamish. July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Squamish, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 63% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 47% *  

* Data from: Vancouver, Canada (46 KM, 28 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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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