When to go · Tofino
Tofino in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for surf and beaches; Mar for the whale festival; Nov–Feb for storm watching). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 7°C45°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- Canada overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Canada overall
Verdict
GoodCanada month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Sep for surf and beaches; Mar for the whale festival; Nov–Feb for storm watching). Across Canada: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
Weather in May
- TofinoHighs around 15 °C, lows around 7 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 45 °F, rain on about 14 days
- Pacific coast, Canada · Vancouver, Victoria, Tofino, Whistler (ski)best weather
Mild and rainy October–April, with snow only in the mountains; dry, sunny summers.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Canada overall
- Medium
- Prices · Canada overall
- Medium
Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast