Powell River Weather in May

What's the weather like in Powell River (British Columbia) in May 2024?

The climate in Powell River during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Powell River and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Powell River weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.1°C 60.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.2°C 43.1°F
Average temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Daily sunshine 7.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 69 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 11.6°C 52.9°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Powell River with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Powell River

Powell River average temperature in May

May rainfall

Powell River average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Powell River average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Powell River in May 2024.

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Powell River weather stats

Powell River weather statistics
Hottest month: August 22.1°C 71.8°F
Driest month: July 52mm 2ins
Sunniest month: August 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 4.5°C 40.1°F
Wettest month: December 192mm 7.6ins
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