Vancouver weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)
Interested in knowing the climate of Vancouver in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.
Temperatures
The month of May in Vancouver typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 16°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.
Precipitation
Vancouver in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 222 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Vancouver climate page with graphs.
Vancouver, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
16°C
Chance of Rain
39%
Precipitation
111 mm
Rainy days
12 days
Humidity
63%
Sunshine
222 hours
Percentage Sunshine
47%
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Vancouver, 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.
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