Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada in May
Weather score40Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
8h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
40
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Victoria, British Columbia, Canada with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May16°C average high
May is close to Victoria'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
May30mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Victoria'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
May8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Victoria'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
May10°C average sea
May is close to Victoria's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 11°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May40 weather score
May sits close to Victoria'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.
Hotels in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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