Weather on May 1 in Vancouver
Historical weather data for May 1 in Vancouver, Canada
Based on 53 years of data from VANCOUVER HARBOUR CS
About This Date
May 1st in Vancouver, Canada typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 8°C. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 1998 (18°C average), while the coldest was 1988 (1°C) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 2.76" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 1st in Vancouver? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19°C (67°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 18°C (65°F) | 8°C (46°F) | -- |
| 2023 | 16°C (60°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0.02" |
| 2022 | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0" |
| 2021 | 16°C (61°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.01" |
| 2019 | 18°C (64°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 17°C (62°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 12°C (54°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.23" |
| 2016 | 22°C (72°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 2015 | 17°C (62°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 2014 | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 14°C (58°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 0" |
| 2012 | 12°C (54°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.1" |
| 2010 | 14°C (58°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.08" |
| 2009 | 20°C (68°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 2008 | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0.18" |
| 2006 | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.16" |
| 2005 | 18°C (65°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 2004 | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 2003 | 18°C (64°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 2002 | 14°C (58°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 2001 | -- | 10°C (50°F) | 0.12" |
| 2000 | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.48" |
| 1999 | 14°C (58°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.54" |
| 1998 | 26°C (78°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 14°C (58°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0.14" |
| 1996 | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 1.32" |
| 1995 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | 16°C (60°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0" |
| 1993 | 12°C (53°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 2.54" |
| 1992 | 16°C (61°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 0" |
| 1991 | 19°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 12°C (53°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.24" |
| 1989 | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.1" |
| 1988 | 7°C (44°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 0.98" |
| 1987 | 15°C (59°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.54" |
| 1986 | 16°C (61°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 2.52" |
| 1985 | 14°C (58°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |
| 1984 | 11°C (51°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 2.76" |
| 1983 | 13°C (56°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | 16°C (61°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 0.08" |
| 1981 | 13°C (56°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 0.76" |
| 1980 | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1979 | 16°C (61°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1978 | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 0.1" |
| 1977 | 19°C (66°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0.1" |
| 1976 | 19°C (67°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 1.68" |
| 1975 | 18°C (64°F) | 5°C (41°F) | -- |
| 1974 | 10°C (50°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0.64" |
| 1973 | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 0" |
| 1972 | 12°C (53°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 1.02" |
| 1971 | 18°C (65°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |