Monthly climate guide
Tofino weather in May
Expect cool weather in Tofino in May: afternoons reach about 14°C (56°F), while nights drop to around 9°C (48°F). Around 63 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- May brings late spring to Tofino.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 62% less rain than Tofino's average.
- Tofino is usually about 2°C cooler than Victoria, 200 km away, in May.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
Avg high
14°C
56°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
63 mm
some rain
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
66%
cloud · often cloudy
Tofino weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 4°C / 39°F | 303 mm | 88% | 81% |
| February | 6°C / 43°F | 3°C / 38°F | 183 mm | 85% | 77% |
| March | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 40°F | 209 mm | 85% | 78% |
| April | 10°C / 50°F | 6°C / 43°F | 146 mm | 84% | 76% |
| May | 14°C / 56°F | 9°C / 48°F | 63 mm | 83% | 66% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 10°C / 51°F | 80 mm | 85% | 70% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 12°C / 54°F | 49 mm | 86% | 50% |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 56°F | 61 mm | 87% | 50% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 12°C / 53°F | 112 mm | 87% | 57% |
| October | 13°C / 55°F | 9°C / 48°F | 188 mm | 87% | 70% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 6°C / 43°F | 309 mm | 86% | 77% |
| December | 7°C / 44°F | 4°C / 39°F | 282 mm | 88% | 80% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Tofino?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Tofino →Other Canada cities in May
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Tofino in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Tofino?
May is a reasonable time for Tofino: highs around 14°C and about 63 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Tofino in May?
Average highs are about 14°C (56°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tofino in May?
Tofino typically gets around 63 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tofino (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.