May · Canada
Best time to visit Squamish in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Squamish in May
Average temperature 10°C, 112 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 112 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Squamish scores 7.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 112 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Squamish sits between Vancouver and Whistler, with granite climbing and a fjord at its edge.
May in Squamish — reliably good (4th best month)
Expect 10°C (50°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
112 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Squamish — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Squamish in May?
- In May, Squamish averages 10°C, 112 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Squamish?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Squamish in May?
- Expect about 112 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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