Sun Peaks weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How does the May weather in Sun Peaks compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Sun Peaks generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 4°C.

Precipitation

Sun Peaks in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 14 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 253 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Sun Peaks, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 36% *  

Sunshine 253 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Kamloops, Canada (39 KM, 24 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 Sun Peaks, 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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