Nanaimo in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nanaimo in may 2025
The weather in Nanaimo in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
27%
19%
12%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
31%
22%
7%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
32%
22%
7%
Weather at 3am
49°F
33%
25%
17%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nanaimo in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nanaimo in may.
The climate of Nanaimo in may is tolerable
the weather in Nanaimo in may is wet (with 5.2in of precipitation over 8 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 7.7in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city the month of may, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Nanaimo is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nanaimo in the month of may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2012. You can plan to have about 5 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 16% of the month.
On average, in Nanaimo, the days of may last 15:21. Sunrise is at 04:32 and sets at 19:53.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in that area.
Nanaimo: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Nanaimo. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Nanaimo:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nanaimo in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 9km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:32 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:53 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:21 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nanaimo in may 2024:
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
47°F to 52°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Nanaimo:
| Vancouver in may | tolerable weather |
| Victoria in may | good weather |
| Courtenay in may | tolerable weather |
| Whistler in may | tolerable weather |
| Campbell River in may | good weather |
| Tofino in may | tolerable weather |
| Kamloops in may | tolerable weather |
| Penticton in may | tolerable weather |
| Kelowna in may | tolerable weather |
| Williams Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Salmon Arm in may | good weather |
| Quesnel in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Nanaimo in may:
Weather data for Nanaimo for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nanaimo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nanaimo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nanaimo.