Verdict: Good month
Vancouver Weather in May
May is mild-to-cool in Vancouver, topping out near 15°C (59°F) — comfortable with a layer on. Expect showers on roughly 11 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, May is a solid month to visit Vancouver.
Average high
15°C / 59°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~11
Precipitation
82 mm
What to pack for Vancouver in May
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
May against the rest of the year
Warmest in Vancouver: Jul (22°C / 72°F) · Coolest: Jan (6°C / 43°F) · Wettest: Jan (~21 rain days)
6°
2°
Jan
6°
1°
Feb
9°
3°
Mar
11°
5°
Apr
15°
9°
May
19°
12°
Jun
22°
15°
Jul
22°
15°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
13°
8°
Oct
8°
4°
Nov
6°
2°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)