Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
64°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Vancouver
Canada · North America
Mild days with cool nights and some sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
64°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
Sea temp
53°F
Too cold for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 13 wet days, fewer than in most months.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
7.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 59° and nights feel near 47°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
53°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 62°F, easing to about 59°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning57°F
Rain34%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday60°F
Rain36%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon62°F
Rain26%
Cloud65%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening59°F
Rain21%
Cloud59%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 38 | 12.3 | 19 | 1.9 | 87 | 47 |
| Feb | 47 | 37 | 7.3 | 16 | 3.2 | 82 | 47 |
| Mar | 51 | 40 | 10.1 | 20 | 4.3 | 80 | 48 |
| Apr | 57 | 43 | 6.5 | 16 | 6.2 | 76 | 50 |
| May | 64 | 49 | 4.8 | 13 | 7.2 | 75 | 53 |
| Jun | 69 | 54 | 3.6 | 11 | 7.6 | 75 | 56 |
| Jul | 75 | 58 | 1.8 | 6 | 9.3 | 73 | 58 |
| Aug | 76 | 59 | 2.5 | 7 | 8.9 | 75 | 59 |
| Sep | 69 | 55 | 5.3 | 11 | 7.1 | 81 | 57 |
| Oct | 58 | 48 | 10.3 | 17 | 3.9 | 85 | 53 |
| Nov | 49 | 42 | 13.6 | 19 | 2.0 | 88 | 50 |
| Dec | 44 | 37 | 12.4 | 20 | 1.8 | 88 | 48 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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