Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in May
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May is close to Vancouver'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
May73mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Vancouver's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.2 hours average sun
May is brighter than Vancouver's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Vancouver's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May36 weather score
May sits close to Vancouver's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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