Vancouver · May
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 62°F, low 49°F. Humidity averages 77% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
62° / 49°F
Humidity
77%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
9 mph
What May feels like in Vancouver
Sunrise
05:28
Mid-month average
Sunset
20:49
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Vancouver in May
The kit for May in Vancouver: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+8° avg high
-5 rain days
Vancouver in April →
May
62°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-5° avg high
0 rain days
Vancouver in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Vancouver in May?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Vancouver in May?+
Average high 62°F, average low 49°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Vancouver?+
Compared to April (avg high 54°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 67°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Vancouver in May?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in May, on average.