Vancouver weather in May
May in Vancouver: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Vancouver · #303 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Vancouver climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 104 mm / 4.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Vancouver in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Vancouver?
- May in Vancouver: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Vancouver on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Vancouver in May?
- In May, Vancouver averages a daily high of 17.2°C and a low of 9°C, with about 104 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vancouver in May?
- Vancouver has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in May.