The weather in May in Vancouver

It's pleasantly warm in May in Vancouver with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 12°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Vancouver. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Vancouver, Washington. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2023, Vancouver reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 71 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Vancouver

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Vancouver. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Vancouver New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 27°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 71 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 10 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Vancouver with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 21°C, with nights around 11°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Vancouver is around 22°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Vancouver, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Vancouver

Temperature in May in Vancouver over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Vancouver, Washington. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Vancouver

Total precipitation in May in Vancouver over the years

Daily UV index in May in Vancouver

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Vancouver, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Vancouver by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Vancouver. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.