Monthly climate guide
Vancouver weather in May
With highs near 15°C (58°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), May feels cool in Vancouver. Rainfall averages about 88 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 7°C warmer than April and 2°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Vancouver is usually about 2°C cooler than Surrey, 30 km away, in May.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 52% less rain than Vancouver's average.
- May brings late spring to Vancouver.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Granville Island to a drier part of the day.
Avg high
15°C
58°F
Avg low
7°C
45°F
Rainfall
88 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
68%
cloud · often cloudy
Vancouver weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C / 35°F | -3°C / 27°F | 312 mm | 93% | 80% |
| February | 1°C / 35°F | -4°C / 26°F | 193 mm | 93% | 77% |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 30°F | 260 mm | 91% | 78% |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 2°C / 36°F | 151 mm | 85% | 78% |
| May | 15°C / 58°F | 7°C / 45°F | 88 mm | 78% | 68% |
| June | 17°C / 62°F | 10°C / 49°F | 86 mm | 79% | 71% |
| July | 20°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 52 mm | 77% | 50% |
| August | 21°C / 69°F | 13°C / 55°F | 53 mm | 77% | 48% |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 137 mm | 81% | 58% |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 5°C / 41°F | 228 mm | 86% | 71% |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | 0°C / 33°F | 334 mm | 90% | 79% |
| December | 1°C / 34°F | -3°C / 26°F | 286 mm | 93% | 78% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is May a good time to visit Vancouver?
Our Vancouver guide recommends: June to September, when rainfall is lowest and days are longest.
Pack for rain outside summer — Vancouver gets significantly more rainfall than most North American cities from October through April.
Best time to visit Vancouver →Other Canada cities in May
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Vancouver in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Vancouver?
May is a reasonable time for Vancouver: highs around 15°C and about 88 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Vancouver in May?
Average highs are about 15°C (58°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in May?
Vancouver typically gets around 88 mm of rain in May — some rain.
When is the best time to visit Vancouver?
June to September, when rainfall is lowest and days are longest.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Vancouver (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.