Vancouver in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Vancouver in may 2025
The weather in Vancouver (British Columbia) in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
29% of time
25%
24%
15%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
37% of time
35%
18%
9%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
28%
22%
7%
Weather at 3am
50°F
32%
23%
15%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Vancouver in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Vancouver in may.
The climate of Vancouver in may is tolerable
the weather in Vancouver (British Columbia) in may is wet (with 5.2in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 9.9in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate is quite fresh in this location the month of may, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 54°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Vancouver (British Columbia) is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Vancouver (British Columbia) in the month of may with a maximum record of 79°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2017. You can plan to have about 8 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 26% of the month.
Day length in Vancouver (British Columbia) in may is 15:22. The sun rises at 04:28 and sets at 19:50.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Vancouver (British Columbia).
Vancouver: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Vancouver. more information
May: another location in Canada?
If you want to go to Canada in may, there are destinations with better weather than Vancouver:
In may, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls (Ontario), Brampton and Victoria have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Vancouver in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 44°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.8in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.04km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:28 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:50 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:22 | ||||
| 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 Vancouver in may 2024:
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
54°F to 63°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 59°F
47°F to 70°F
56°F to 76°F
54°F to 72°F
52°F to 68°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 58°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 56°F
45°F to 58°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
47°F to 52°F
47°F to 49°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
47°F to 54°F
47°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Canada in may
Cities near Vancouver:
| Nanaimo in may | tolerable weather |
| Victoria in may | good weather |
| Whistler in may | tolerable weather |
| Courtenay 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 |
| Salmon Arm in may | good weather |
| Williams Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Quesnel in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Vancouver
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Weather data for Vancouver in may:
Weather data for Vancouver for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Vancouver. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Vancouver 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 Vancouver.