Best Beaches in Canada in May

PICK A MONTH FOR BEST BEACHES IN CANADA

These are the best beaches in Canada in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.

Best Beach Destinations in Canada in May

  • 18°C (64°F) Air
    25°C (78°F) Sea
    7.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    11.3 Days of Rain

    May is normally slightly cool, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Botanical Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in Botanical Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 18° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 11.3 days of rain per month and 7.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 17°C (62°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.5 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Sidney Spit. It is an excellent month for swimming in Sidney Spit with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 15.5 days of rain per month and 8.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 15°C (60°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.5 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in McNeill Bay. It is an excellent month for swimming in McNeill Bay with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 10.5 days of rain per month and 8.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 15°C (60°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.5 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Clover Point Park Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in Clover Point Park Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 10.5 days of rain per month and 8.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 16°C (60°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.0 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Boundary Bay. It is an excellent month for swimming in Boundary Bay with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 14.0 days of rain per month and 8.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 17°C (62°F) Air
    25°C (78°F) Sea
    7.2 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.3 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Buttle Lake. It is an excellent month for swimming in Buttle Lake with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 14.3 days of rain per month and 7.2 hours of sun per day.

  • 17°C (62°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    7.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    16.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Qualicam Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in Qualicam Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 16.9 days of rain per month and 7.5 hours of sun per day.

  • 17°C (63°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    7.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.0 Days of Rain

    May is normally slightly cool, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Kitsilano Beach Park. It is an excellent month for swimming in Kitsilano Beach Park with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 17° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 7.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 17°C (63°F) Air
    25°C (77°F) Sea
    7.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.0 Days of Rain

    May is normally slightly cool, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Sunset Beach Park. It is an excellent month for swimming in Sunset Beach Park with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 17° which is typically moderate but sunbathing may be possible on some clear days. The average water temperature is typically 25° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 12.0 days of rain per month and 7.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Sooke Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in Sooke Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 10.9 days of rain per month and 7.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    26°C (79°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in French Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in French Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There are on average 10.9 days of rain per month and 7.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Mystic Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in Mystic Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 10.9 days of rain per month and 7.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 13°C (55°F) Air
    26°C (78°F) Sea
    7.9 Hrs of Sun / Day
    10.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in China Beach. It is an excellent month for swimming in China Beach with very warm sea temperatures.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 26° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There are on average 10.9 days of rain per month and 7.9 hours of sun per day.

  • 22°C (72°F) Air
    9°C (48°F) Sea
    8.7 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.5 Days of Rain

    May is normally warm, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is a good time for sunbathing in Osoyoos Lake. It is too cold for swimming in Osoyoos Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 22° which is typically warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The average water temperature is typically which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 13.5 days of rain per month and 8.7 hours of sun per day.

  • 11°C (52°F) Air
    9°C (48°F) Sea
    7.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically extremely dry with only very rare light showers and very few days with any rain at all.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Georgian Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Georgian Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 0.0 days of rain per month and 7.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 11°C (52°F) Air
    9°C (48°F) Sea
    7.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    0.0 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically extremely dry with only very rare light showers and very few days with any rain at all.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Cyprus Lake. It is too cold for swimming in Cyprus Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 11° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 0.0 days of rain per month and 7.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    12°C (53°F) Sea
    7.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.5 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Long Beach. It is too cold for swimming in Long Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 13.5 days of rain per month and 7.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 14°C (57°F) Air
    12°C (53°F) Sea
    7.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    13.5 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Wickaninnish Bay. It is too cold for swimming in Wickaninnish Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 13.5 days of rain per month and 7.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 12°C (54°F) Air
    9°C (48°F) Sea
    8.5 Hrs of Sun / Day
    9.8 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Pukaskwa National Park. It is too cold for swimming in Pukaskwa National Park for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 9.8 days of rain per month and 8.5 hours of sun per day.

  • 16°C (60°F) Air
    7°C (45°F) Sea
    8.1 Hrs of Sun / Day
    12.2 Days of Rain

    May is normally a bit cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Patricia Lake. It is too cold for swimming in Patricia Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There are on average 12.2 days of rain per month and 8.1 hours of sun per day.

  • 13°C (56°F) Air
    9°C (48°F) Sea
    6.6 Hrs of Sun / Day
    6.1 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically predominantly dry but a bit rainy with occasional light showers, though there are many days with out any rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Kathleen Lake. It is too cold for swimming in Kathleen Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There are on average 6.1 days of rain per month and 6.6 hours of sun per day.

  • 12°C (53°F) Air
    7°C (45°F) Sea
    7.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Lake Luise. It is too cold for swimming in Lake Luise for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There are on average 14.9 days of rain per month and 7.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 12°C (53°F) Air
    7°C (45°F) Sea
    7.8 Hrs of Sun / Day
    14.9 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically quite dry but with occasional showers, though there are many days without rain.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Moraine Lake. It is too cold for swimming in Moraine Lake for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There are on average 14.9 days of rain per month and 7.8 hours of sun per day.

  • 10°C (49°F) Air
    3°C (37°F) Sea
    5.3 Hrs of Sun / Day
    15.2 Days of Rain

    May is normally very cold, and quite sunny but with occasional periods of cloudy and overcast skies. It is typically rainy with occasional dry periods but many rainy days.

    May is not a good time for sunbathing in Chance Cove. It is too cold for swimming in Chance Cove for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.

    The average maximum daily temperature is 10° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature is typically which is extremely cold and not suitable for swimming. Taking a dip at this temperature would risk hypothermia. There are on average 15.2 days of rain per month and 5.3 hours of sun per day.

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