Tofino weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Tofino as May approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Tofino generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 13°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Tofino in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 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

9/10

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