Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Prince Rupert, Canada in May
Weather score17Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
161mm
Sun
5.5h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
17
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 161mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Prince Rupert, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May12°C average high
May is close to Prince Rupert's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May161mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Prince Rupert's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.5 hours average sun
May is one of Prince Rupert's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is close to Prince Rupert's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May17 weather score
May scores above Prince Rupert's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.