Prince Rupert Weather in May
What's the weather like in Prince Rupert (British Columbia) in May 2024?
The climate in Prince Rupert during May can be summarized as cool and wet.
May is in the spring in Prince Rupert and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 11.5°C 52.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.6°C 40.2°F |
| Average temperature | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 161 mm 6.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 20 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.2°C 48.6°F |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Prince Rupert with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Prince Rupert
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Prince Rupert in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Prince Rupert weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 116mm 4.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.5°C 38.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 438mm 17.2ins |
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