May weather forecast
Burnaby, Canada

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Burnaby, Canada, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.4°C (45.3°F) and an average high of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 9.9°C (49.8°F) in April to a mild 14.8°C (58.6°F). Throughout May, a steady low-temperature average of 7.4°C (45.3°F) is noted.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Burnaby, Canada, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Burnaby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 205.9 days and collects up to 1584mm (62.36") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Burnaby, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 9:08 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Burnaby, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Burnaby in May?
The average high-temperature, in May, in Burnaby, is 14.8°C (58.6°F), while the average low-temperature is 7.4°C (45.3°F).
What is the average humidity in May?
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Burnaby, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow?
In Burnaby, snow does not fall in May through October.
Does it snow in May?
In May, in Burnaby, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the average length of the day in May?
In Burnaby, the average day length in May is 15h and 22min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 9:08 pm PDT.
How long on average sun shines in May?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Burnaby is 8.7h.
How high is the UV index in May?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1015.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and November (8.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (247mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (111mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (7.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Burnaby, Canada
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (8km).

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