Whistler weather in May (British Columbia, Canada)

How's the weather trend in Whistler as May approaches? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Whistler typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 11°C, while nights can cool down to about 1°C.

Precipitation

Whistler in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 207 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 prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Whistler. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whistler, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 53%  

Sunshine 207 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

5/10

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