May · Canada
Best time to visit Ucluelet in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ucluelet in May
Average temperature 10°C, 87 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 87 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ucluelet scores 5.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 10°C, 87 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ucluelet anchors the wild west coast of Vancouver Island with storm-watching beaches and Pacific Rim trailheads.
May in Ucluelet: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Expect 10°C (51°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 87 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.1 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 5.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ucluelet in May?
- In May, Ucluelet averages 10°C, 87 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ucluelet?
- May earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ucluelet in May?
- Expect about 87 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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