Weather in May
Temperature
In Nanaimo, the average high-temperature in May slightly increases from a moderate 14.1°C (57.4°F) in April to a still refreshing 17.7°C (63.9°F). Throughout the month of May, Nanaimo witnesses an average temperature of 7.2°C (45°F).Humidity
In Nanaimo, Canada, the average relative humidity in May is 57.8%.Rainfall
In Nanaimo, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.1 rainfall days, and 1098mm (43.23") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Nanaimo aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Nanaimo, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 687mm (27.05") of snow.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature is 8.6°C (47.5°F).Note: Beware when you're in 8.6°C (47.5°F) waters; 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling and anything below 10°C (50°F) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 21min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 9:11 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.2h.Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Average temperature in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average high temperature in May: 17.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (-0.2°C).
Average humidity in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average humidity in May: 57.8%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.2%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52.1%).
Average rainfall in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average rainfall in May: 54.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (186.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (25.4mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (210mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Nanaimo, Canada
- Average sea temperature in May: 8.6°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (7.2°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nanaimo, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 36min).
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