Vancouver weather in May (Washington State, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Vancouver this May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Vancouver during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 20°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Vancouver in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 276 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Vancouver. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, March, 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 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (6 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in May

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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 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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Vancouver.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.