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May is a good month in Sechelt

Climate Overview

Sechelt, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.3°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 11 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 12.4°C (54°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 16°C (61°F) at the start to 18°C (65°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 90 mm across the month.

Expect around 10.5h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 11.6h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 30th, averaging 18.6°C (65°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 5 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
17°C / 9°C
Rain
11 days · 89 mm
Sunshine
11.5h / day
Humidity
76% — Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
W (277°)
Gusts
29 km/h
Daylight
15.4 h
Cloud Cover
61%
Clear Sky Days
4
UV Index
5.7 — High
Sea Temperature
12°C
Dew Point
10°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Sunshine

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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:32
Daylight 15.3h
Sunset 20:53

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
6°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
19days (319 mm) Wet
Sun
3.8h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
1.1 Low
Snow Days
12days
February
Poor
Temp
6°C / 2°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
16days (170 mm) Wet
Sun
5.5h Fair
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
13days
March
Wet
Temp
9°C / 4°C
Feels Like
7°C / 1°C
Rain
18days (201 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
3 Moderate
Snow Days
12days
April
Fair
Temp
12°C / 6°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
16days (153 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
4.6 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
May best
Good
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
17°C / 9°C
Rain
11days (89 mm) Wet
Sun
11.5h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
5.7 High
June best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 13°C
Feels Like
20°C / 12°C
Rain
11days (80 mm) Wet
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
6.3 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
23°C / 16°C
Feels Like
25°C / 17°C
Rain
7days (41 mm) Good
Sun
13.4h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
6.7 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
24°C / 17°C
Feels Like
25°C / 19°C
Rain
7days (58 mm) Good
Sun
12h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
5.7 High
September best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 14°C
Feels Like
20°C / 14°C
Rain
13days (154 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
4.2 Moderate
October
Wet
Temp
14°C / 10°C
Feels Like
13°C / 8°C
Rain
17days (261 mm) Wet
Sun
6.4h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
2.4 Moderate
November
Wet
Temp
9°C / 6°C
Feels Like
7°C / 3°C
Rain
20days (343 mm) Wet
Sun
4.1h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1.3 Low
Snow Days
6days
December
Wet
Temp
6°C / 3°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
20days (312 mm) Wet
Sun
3.3h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
13days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 6°C / 3°C 4°C / 0°C 19days (319 mm) Wet 3.8h Poor 86% Very Muggy 1.1 Low Wet View Details
February 6°C / 2°C 3°C / -1°C 16days (170 mm) Wet 5.5h Fair 81% Humid 1.8 Low Poor View Details
March 9°C / 4°C 7°C / 1°C 18days (201 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 82% Humid 3 Moderate Wet View Details
April 12°C / 6°C 11°C / 4°C 16days (153 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 78% Humid 4.6 Moderate Fair View Details
May best 17°C / 10°C 17°C / 9°C 11days (89 mm) Wet 11.5h Excellent 76% Humid 5.7 High Good View Details
June best 20°C / 13°C 20°C / 12°C 11days (80 mm) Wet 12.3h Excellent 76% Humid 6.3 High Excellent View Details
July best 23°C / 16°C 25°C / 17°C 7days (41 mm) Good 13.4h Excellent 76% Humid 6.7 High Excellent View Details
August best 24°C / 17°C 25°C / 19°C 7days (58 mm) Good 12h Excellent 78% Humid 5.7 High Excellent View Details
September best 20°C / 14°C 20°C / 14°C 13days (154 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 83% Humid 4.2 Moderate Excellent View Details
October 14°C / 10°C 13°C / 8°C 17days (261 mm) Wet 6.4h Fair 85% Humid 2.4 Moderate Wet View Details
November 9°C / 6°C 7°C / 3°C 20days (343 mm) Wet 4.1h Fair 87% Very Muggy 1.3 Low Wet View Details
December 6°C / 3°C 4°C / 0°C 20days (312 mm) Wet 3.3h Poor 86% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Wet View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Sechelt, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and around 11 rainy days. Sechelt, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.3°C (63°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fall
Sechelt typically sees around 11 rainy days in May with 89 mm (3.5 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Sechelt during May are cool at around 10°C (50°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Sechelt with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Sechelt during May is 6 (high). Wear sunscreen SPF 30+, a hat, and sunglasses. Limit direct sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Sechelt gets approximately 15 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 12 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Sechelt during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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