Vancouver weather in May
Monthly temperatures, rain, humidity, what to wear and what to pack — 2024–2025 historical average
Vancouver May weather at a glance
In May, Vancouver averages 12.2°C, with typical highs of 15.6°C and lows of 8.8°C. The historical average is 14 wet days and 75% humidity.
Vancouver May temperature & humidity
Vancouver May rain & wet days
Pack a compact umbrella. Keep an indoor stop available between outdoor activities.
What to wear in Vancouver in May
Wear long sleeves with a light jacket or cardigan that is easy to remove during the day. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.
- DaytimeLong sleeves and a light jacket · average high 15.6°C
- Morning & eveningLong sleeves with a jacket or cardigan · average low 8.8°C
- FootwearComfortable walking shoes; quick-dry footwear for rainy days.
Packing essentials
Coupang affiliate links · We earn a commission on purchases. Products are sold on the Korean Coupang store.
Vancouver May sunrise & sunset times
2026 May · Local time (America/Vancouver)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 05:50 | 20:30 | 14h 39m |
| 2026-05-15 | 05:29 | 20:50 | 15h 21m |
| 2026-05-31 | 05:12 | 21:09 | 15h 57m |
For sunset photos, arrive before the listed sunset time. Clouds, mountains and buildings can change when the sun becomes visible or disappears.
Calculated for the city coordinates with daylight saving applied. SunCalc · tz-lookup
Vancouver travel updates
Watch live CCTV
- Vancouver harbour / operator live channelVancouver Port Live · Camera directory
Check the camera timestamp at the source.
Today’s weather and forecast
Check temperature, rain and wind in Windy.
Forecast · Windy. Monthly averages are in the Temperature section.
Vancouver news search
Search for recent news and check publication dates before you travel.
Vancouver city map
This map shows the city area, not a specific meeting point.
Vancouver travel essentials
Popular MyRealTrip products · city search, sorted by sales · Product names are in Korean.
- Travel tour
[3박4일/밴쿠버출발] 오케이투어 로키 밴프 숙박, 모레인 보장! 30년 베스트셀러Book now ↗ - Travel eSIM
[시티트립 미국eSIM] 이심 최저가보장! 티모바일 5-30일무제한 *캐나다/멕시코/하와이Book now ↗ - Travel tour
(캐나다/밴쿠버) 믿고 찾는 크리스와 함께하는 새로운 빅토리아 당일투어Book now ↗ - Travel tour
[빅토리아 1일투어] 캐나다의 유럽 도시 빅토리아를 전문 여행크리에이터 에릭과 함께하세요Book now ↗ - Travel SIM card
[미국유심] 미국 메이저 통신사 버라이즌 미국내 통화 데이터 무제한 30일 미국번호로 개통Book now ↗
Explore with Klook
Klook.comAffiliate widget · We may earn a commission on bookings.
Vancouver hotel search · Trip.com
Search hotels by destination, dates and number of guests. The Trip.com widget is in Korean.
Affiliate widget · A qualifying booking may earn us a commission. Trip.com may use cookies in this search widget.
Best months to visit Vancouver
Bar height shows our simple weather-comfort score, not a safety rating; colour shows temperature.
May weather by year
Daily weather in 2025
Daily high and low temperatures; blue labels show precipitation
Frequently asked questions
What is Vancouver weather like in May?
In May, Vancouver averages 12.2°C, with typical highs of 15.6°C and lows of 8.8°C. The historical average is 14 wet days and 75% humidity. Our weather-comfort rating for this month is challenging.
Does it rain a lot in Vancouver in May?
There are about 14 wet days in May. A compact umbrella is still useful.
What should I wear in Vancouver in May?
Wear long sleeves with a light jacket or cardigan that is easy to remove during the day. Showers are possible, so a compact umbrella is useful.
What are the best months to visit Vancouver?
Recent weather data rates June, July, August, September among the more comfortable months.
Where can I check Vancouver weather in May in real time?
Check local webcams for the view right now and a local weather service for today’s forecast. Monthly temperatures here are historical averages.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Vancouver in May?
On 2026-05-15, calculated sunrise is 05:29 and sunset is 20:50 in local time (America/Vancouver). Times vary by date and terrain.
Vancouver weather by month
More Americas destinations in May
Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · 2024–2025 historical data, aggregated and rounded by this site. Not a forecast or long-term climate normal. Calculation method and limitations