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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 68/100

Ganges in May

Good · 68/100Beach 16/100
High / low19° / 9°daily averages
Precipitation58 mm12 wet days
Sea12°surface temperature
48.85° N, 123.50° WElevation 6 mUTC−7 · Pacific Daylight Time
When to goGanges · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec68May
Best timeJul–Sep
May: high / low19° / 9°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Ganges averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 12 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Days are 3.9° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 2.6°. The sea averages 12°, too cold for most swimmers.

May scores 68/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Ganges. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 20:49 local time, giving 15 h 16 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 77 minutes over the month.

Why 68/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%14%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Beach score this month: 16/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Ganges this month

Sidney
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Sidney

British Columbia · 24 km S
19°May high
12wet days
68score
Sidney
North Saanich
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North Saanich

British Columbia · 22 km S
19°May high
12wet days
68score
North Saanich
ivTop of the table

Canada's best in May

Where to go in May
Orillia
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Orillia

Ontario
18°May high
5wet days
84score
Orillia
Moose Jaw
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Moose Jaw

Saskatchewan
19°May high
7wet days
79score
Moose Jaw
Whitchurch–Stouffville
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Whitchurch–Stouffville

Ontario
20°May high
7wet days
79score
Whitchurch–Stouffville
Newmarket
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Newmarket

Ontario
20°May high
8wet days
78score
Newmarket
·Questions

Ganges in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Ganges?

May scores 68/100 for Ganges, which we rate as good. Average highs are 19°C with 12 wet days.

How warm is Ganges in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Ganges in May?

Ganges receives about 58 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 12 days.

Can you swim in Ganges in May?

The sea averages 12°C in May, cold for most swimmers.