Vancouver vs Seattle

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Vancouver edges ahead as the better destination in May. Vancouver offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Seattle sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Vancouver sits in the comfortable travel range at 17°C. Seattle is also comfortable at 18°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Vancouver is the stronger choice in May.

Vancouver reaches an average high of 17°C (63°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Seattle averages 18°C (64°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Vancouver receives approximately 114 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Seattle sees 76 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Vancouver the drier option by 1 rain day and 38 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.