Vancouver Weather in May
Canada · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (60°F)
Avg low10°C (50°F)
Rainfall62 mm (2.4 in)
RatingGood 7.2/10
Expect mild days in Vancouver in May: the average high is 16°C (60°F) and the average low is 10°C (50°F). May is spring in Canada. The month is moderately rainy, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 13 days. You get roughly 15.1 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Vancouver?
May is a good time to visit Vancouver (7.2/10), though July and August are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (55°F) |
| Rainfall | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 13 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 70% |
| Daylight | 15.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.5 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with 29 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Vancouver in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Vancouver weather in other months
Jan6°C / 3°C197 mmPoorFeb7°C / 3°C109 mmPoorMar9°C / 5°C135 mmPoorApr12°C / 6°C91 mmPoorMay16°C / 10°C62 mmGoodJun18°C / 12°C50 mmExcellentJul22°C / 15°C26 mmExcellentAug22°C / 15°C32 mmExcellentSep18°C / 13°C74 mmExcellentOct13°C / 9°C141 mmPoorNov9°C / 5°C210 mmPoorDec6°C / 3°C180 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit VancouverJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Los Angeles, California25°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas28°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana24°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado23°C · 65 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Victoria15°C · 53 mm
- Seattle, Washington18°C · 73 mm
- Calgary17°C · 79 mm
- Edmonton17°C · 67 mm
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.