Residents in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, can expect a week of cool and changeable weather as the community moves through a typical spring transition. According to The Weather Network, the region is seeing mostly cloudy conditions as of May 19, 2026, with temperatures sitting at 6°C, though a wind chill from the northwest makes it feel closer to 4°C.
The middle of the week will bring a shift in conditions. While Tuesday is expected to be the brightest day of the week with a mix of sun and cloud, residents should prepare for rain arriving by Wednesday. Forecasts indicate a 60 percent chance of showers lasting through Sunday. Despite this change in weather, The Weather Network reports that no weather alerts have been issued for the area.
This cooling trend remains consistent with historical climate data for the area. According to Climates to Travel, May in Prince Rupert typically sees average temperatures ranging from a low of 6.2°C to a high of 13.5°C. While the city is known as the rainiest in Canada with an annual precipitation of approximately 2,620 mm, May is generally considered one of the drier months of the year, usually receiving 137.6 mm of rain spread across 18 days.
On Tuesday, residents should be mindful of the UV index, which is expected to reach a moderate 4. With current humidity levels recorded at 74 percent, the community continues to experience the damp, marine climate common to the northern Pacific coast.
