Tofino weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How is the weather in Tofino in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Tofino typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Tofino in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Tofino. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Tofino, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 71%  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 43%  

Where to go in Canada in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Tofino in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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