Vancouver · SpringMonth summary
Vancouver weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Vancouver in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Vancouver in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Vancouver. Temperatures rise (16°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 6°C | 58% | 8.0 | 3.3h | 1.1/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 1°C | 6°C | 58% | 5.0 | 5.9h | 1.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 9°C | 55% | 5.7 | 8.2h | 3.9/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 6°C | 12°C | 48% | 4.1 | 11.2h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 9°C | 16°C | 32% | 2.4 | 13.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 18°C | 35% | 2.3 | 14.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 15°C | 22°C | 15% | 1.0 | 14.9h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 22°C | 19% | 1.4 | 13.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 18°C | 37% | 4.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 13°C | 52% | 7.3 | 8.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 4°C | 9°C | 62% | 10.2 | 3.9h | 1.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 2°C | 6°C | 65% | 8.7 | 2.4h | 0.7/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Vancouver averages 16°C, 32% rainy days and 13.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Vancouver in May
Is May a good time to visit Vancouver?
May is an acceptable time for Vancouver (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Vancouver in May?
With 16°C max and 13.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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