Prince Rupert in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Prince Rupert in may 2025
The weather in Prince Rupert in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather 0.9cm
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
28% of time
27%
20%
15%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Moderate rain at times
31% of time
25%
24%
12%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
27%
24%
11%
Weather at 3am
49°F
28%
22%
20%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Prince Rupert in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Prince Rupert in may.
The climate of Prince Rupert in may is bad
The climate in may in Prince Rupert is wet (with 7.2in of rainfall over 9 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 9.4in of rainfall over 11 days.
The climate is rather cool there this month, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 52°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Prince Rupert is 50°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Prince Rupert in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2010.
On this month of may, day length in Prince Rupert is generally 16:04. The sun rises at 04:36 and sets at 20:40.
With a bad weather, the month of may is not recommended to go in this city.
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Prince Rupert:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Finally, Calgary, Thunder Bay, Vancouver, Whistler, Whitehorse (Yukon) and Winnipeg (Manitoba) have a tolerable climate, but better than Prince Rupert.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Prince Rupert in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 7.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.6in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.97km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:40 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Prince Rupert in may 2024:
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 52°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
43°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
47°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
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45°F to 49°F
47°F to 50°F
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49°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Prince Rupert:
| Terrace in may | tolerable weather |
| Îles de la Reine-Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) in may | bad weather |
| Prince George in may | tolerable weather |
| Quesnel in may | good weather |
| Campbell River in may | good weather |
| Williams Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Courtenay in may | tolerable weather |
| Fort St. John in may | tolerable weather |
| Tofino in may | tolerable weather |
| Fort Nelson in may | good weather |
| Whistler in may | tolerable weather |
| Nanaimo in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Prince Rupert in may:
Weather data for Prince Rupert for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Prince Rupert. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert.