May · Canada
Best time to visit Smithers in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Smithers in May
Average temperature 6°C, 53 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
1.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Smithers scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 6°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Smithers is a Bavarian-styled mountain town in the Bulkley Valley with Hudson Bay Mountain skiing and river fishing.
May in Smithers — off-season conditions
Expect 6°C (43°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 53 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 1.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Smithers — 8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Smithers in May?
- In May, Smithers averages 6°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Smithers?
- May earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Smithers in May?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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