Weather for Kelowna in May is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +22°C during the day, and approximately 5 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 18 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in May around 54 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
-3°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
58%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kelowna has good weather in May.
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Average temperature in Kelowna in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kelowna for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +26°C with a maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +28°C.
Is Kelowna warm or cold in May?
Kelowna is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +4°C to +8°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Kelowna:
Climate in Kelowna in May
Kelowna weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+22°C
+25°C
Min. temperature
-8°C
-3°C
+1°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+37°C
+45°C
Rainfall
46 mm
54 mm
53 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
59%
58%
57%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
5
Cloudy days
9
8
8
Rainy days
16
18
16
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +22°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 46 mm to 54 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 59% to 58%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 4 to 5.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Kelowna in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kelowna is gradually decreasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Kelowna based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 52 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Kelowna, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Kelowna wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 43% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Kelowna?
This is the weather in Kelowna in May 2024:
1 May
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+26°C
2 May
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+26°C
3 May
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+28°C
4 May
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+30°C
5 May
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+30°C
6 May
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+18°C
7 May
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+18°C
8 May
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+20°C
9 May
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+20°C
10 May
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+21°C
11 May
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+25°C
12 May
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+27°C
13 May
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+30°C
14 May
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+31°C
15 May
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+32°C
16 May
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+32°C
17 May
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+30°C
18 May
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+30°C
19 May
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+32°C
20 May
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+32°C
21 May
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+25°C
22 May
🌧️
+20°C
23 May
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+19°C
24 May
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+20°C
25 May
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+21°C
26 May
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+27°C
27 May
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+27°C
28 May
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+28°C
29 May
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+29°C
30 May
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+29°C
31 May
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+28°C
In May 2024 Kelowna had 22 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +18°C. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kelowna climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kelowna in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+14°C) and the highest in 1998 (+17°C). The driest year was 2008 with only 327 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 712 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kelowna in May:
Is May a good time to visit Kelowna?
May is a really good time to go to Kelowna. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kelowna.
Can you sunbathe in Kelowna in May?
May has mild temperatures in Kelowna. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Kelowna rainy in May?
Kelowna is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kelowna in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kelowna in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kelowna, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
