Victoria weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

Curious about the climate in Victoria this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Victoria generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Victoria in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 270 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, 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 Victoria climate page with graphs.

 

Victoria, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 58%  

Sunshine 270 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 57%  

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

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 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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