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Vancouver in May: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vancouver in May is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 14 °C, and the sea is about 12 °C. With about 15 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
35/100 · #5
Warmth
#5
Dryness
#5
Sun
#4
Sea warmth
#5
Published best categories: none
Vancouver · MayPhoto: Xicotencatl · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 14 °C
- Average low
- 6 °C
- Sea
- 12 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 15 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | 8 | 2 | 17 | 147 | 5.0 | 84 | 0.8 | 10 | 22 |
| May (selected) | 14 | 6 | 15 | 101 | 6.4 | 78 | 0.6 | 12 | 35 |
| June | 17 | 9 | 15 | 90 | 6.9 | 78 | 0.6 | 14 | 45 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: May (35/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April | -13 | -5.7 °C | -4.4 °C | +1.9 | +46 mm | -1.4 h | +5.2 % | +0.2 m/s | -2.6 °C |
| June | +10 | +3 °C | +3.2 °C | -0.4 | -11.5 mm | +0.5 h | +0.1 % | -0.1 m/s | +2.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vancouver in May?
The average daily high is around 14 °C, with an average daily low of about 6 °C.
Can you swim in Vancouver in May?
The sea is about 12 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in May?
The curated estimate is about 15 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 101 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
By the climate score, July and August are the strongest months for Vancouver. May is not among them.