British Columbia weather in May 2023

  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)17
    17°C max day temperature
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • 11 days with some rainfall in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)11
    11 days with some rainfall
  • 8°C minimum night-time temperature in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)8
    8°C min night temperature
  • 15 hours of daylight per day in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)15
    15 hours of daylight per day
  • No heat & humidity in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)0
    No heat & humidity
  • 73 mm monthly rainfall in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)73
    73 mm of monthly rainfall
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High) in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)6
    6 (High) UV index
  • 12°C sea temperature in May in British Columbia (Vancouver)12
    12°C sea temperature

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How warm is it in British Columbia in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 17°C in Vancouver, British Columbia in May, falling to 8°C at night.

How sunny is it in British Columbia in May?

There are normally 7 hours of bright sunshine each day in Vancouver, British Columbia in May - that's 47% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around British Columbia in May?

The average sea temperature around Vancouver, British Columbia in May is 12°C.

Does it rain in British Columbia in May?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in Vancouver, British Columbia in May and the average monthly rainfall is 73mm.

British Columbia May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for British Columbia in May 2023. Select a month to view British Columbia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The British Columbia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Vancouver.

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Date Sunrise times Sunset times
Monday, 1st May 2023 05:51 20:29
Tuesday, 16th May 2023 05:28 20:51
Wednesday, 31st May 2023 05:12 21:09

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