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Saanich Weather in May

Saanich in May

The short of it: Saanich in May averages a high of 17 °C (62 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 15 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 17° · low 8° · rain 30 mm · daylight 15 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Saanich an average May high of 17°, a low of 8° and some 30 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 13 min in mid-May, 96 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Saanich runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Central Saanich, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

May in Saanich, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 13 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Central SaanichBritish Columbia4 km WNW17°8°34 mm
Gordon HeadBritish Columbia8 km SSE17°9°30 mm
CareyBritish Columbia9 km SSW17°9°31 mm
Oak BayBritish Columbia12 km SSE17°9°29 mm
VictoriaBritish Columbia13 km S17°9°29 mm
EsquimaltBritish Columbia13 km SSW17°9°29 mm
Victoria-DowntownBritish Columbia14 km S17°9°29 mm
LangfordBritish Columbia15 km SW17°8°32 mm

The Almanac · Saanich Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Saanich by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°3°131 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February8°3°72 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March10°4°69 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦✦
April13°6°39 mm12 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
May17°8°30 mm12 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
June20°11°25 mm13 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July22°12°13 mm12 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦✦✦
August22°13°22 mm11 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
September19°11°29 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°7°78 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November9°4°133 mm13 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December7°3°118 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Saanich in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Saanich in May?

Days average 17 °C (62 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 17°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Saanich?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Saanich in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 13 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Saanich in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Saanich in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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