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May is a fair month in Skidegate

Climate Overview

Skidegate, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.4°C (54°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 13 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 10.3°C (51°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 11°C (52°F) at the start to 13°C (55°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 84 mm across the month.

Expect around 8.0h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 9.4h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 20th, averaging 13.1°C (56°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C warmer with 2 fewer rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
12°C / 8°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
13 days · 85 mm
Sunshine
9h / day
Humidity
81% — Very Humid
Wind
20 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (242°)
Gusts
36 km/h
Daylight
15.9 h
Cloud Cover
74%
Clear Sky Days
1.6
UV Index
4.6 — Moderate
Sea Temperature
10°C
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Sun Position
Sunrise 05:50
Daylight 15.9h
Sunset 21:42

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for May have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
7°C / 4°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
21days (199 mm) Wet
Sun
2.7h Poor
Humidity
86% Very Muggy
UV
0.8 Low
Snow Days
6days
February
Poor
Temp
6°C / 3°C
Feels Like
2°C / -2°C
Rain
16days (146 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
1.6 Low
Snow Days
8days
March
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
4°C / -1°C
Rain
17days (119 mm) Wet
Sun
7h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
2.9 Moderate
Snow Days
9days
April
Poor
Temp
9°C / 5°C
Feels Like
6°C / 1°C
Rain
15days (112 mm) Wet
Sun
8.4h Good
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
4.1 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
May
Fair
Temp
12°C / 8°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
13days (85 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
4.6 Moderate
June best
Good
Temp
15°C / 10°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
14days (84 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
5.1 High
July best
Good
Temp
17°C / 13°C
Feels Like
17°C / 12°C
Rain
11days (61 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
5.4 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
18°C / 14°C
Feels Like
18°C / 13°C
Rain
11days (87 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
5.1 High
September best
Fair
Temp
16°C / 13°C
Feels Like
15°C / 11°C
Rain
16days (151 mm) Wet
Sun
7h Good
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
3.4 Moderate
October
Wet
Temp
12°C / 9°C
Feels Like
10°C / 6°C
Rain
18days (176 mm) Wet
Sun
5.7h Fair
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
2.2 Moderate
November
Wet
Temp
9°C / 6°C
Feels Like
6°C / 2°C
Rain
21days (214 mm) Wet
Sun
3.4h Poor
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
1 Low
Snow Days
3days
December
Wet
Temp
7°C / 4°C
Feels Like
3°C / -1°C
Rain
20days (219 mm) Wet
Sun
2.8h Poor
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
0.6 Low
Snow Days
6days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 7°C / 4°C 3°C / -1°C 21days (199 mm) Wet 2.7h Poor 86% Very Muggy 0.8 Low Wet View Details
February 6°C / 3°C 2°C / -2°C 16days (146 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 80% Humid 1.6 Low Poor View Details
March 8°C / 4°C 4°C / -1°C 17days (119 mm) Wet 7h Good 81% Humid 2.9 Moderate Poor View Details
April 9°C / 5°C 6°C / 1°C 15days (112 mm) Wet 8.4h Good 80% Humid 4.1 Moderate Poor View Details
May 12°C / 8°C 10°C / 5°C 13days (85 mm) Wet 9h Good 81% Humid 4.6 Moderate Fair View Details
June best 15°C / 10°C 14°C / 8°C 14days (84 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 83% Humid 5.1 High Good View Details
July best 17°C / 13°C 17°C / 12°C 11days (61 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 83% Humid 5.4 High Good View Details
August best 18°C / 14°C 18°C / 13°C 11days (87 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 83% Humid 5.1 High Excellent View Details
September best 16°C / 13°C 15°C / 11°C 16days (151 mm) Wet 7h Good 84% Humid 3.4 Moderate Fair View Details
October 12°C / 9°C 10°C / 6°C 18days (176 mm) Wet 5.7h Fair 83% Humid 2.2 Moderate Wet View Details
November 9°C / 6°C 6°C / 2°C 21days (214 mm) Wet 3.4h Poor 85% Humid 1 Low Wet View Details
December 7°C / 4°C 3°C / -1°C 20days (219 mm) Wet 2.8h Poor 84% Humid 0.6 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 fair for visiting Skidegate, with average highs of 12°C (54°F) and around 13 rainy days. Skidegate, Canada in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 12.4°C (54°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fa
Skidegate typically sees around 13 rainy days in May with 85 mm (3.3 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in Skidegate during May are cool at around 8°C (46°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 8°C (46°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Skidegate. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Skidegate during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Skidegate gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 9 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Skidegate during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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