Things to do in Sandon in May

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Overview

May is a good time to visit Sandon. The weather is usually cold and humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 33—52°F (1—11°C).

Sandon has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your May trip to Sandon. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to May. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Sandon in May. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout May, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Sandon in May

Top experiences in May
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Holidays in Sandon in May
May
  • Mother’s Day (May 10)
  • Victoria Day (May 18)
Other notable holidays
  • Good Friday (April 3)
  • Easter Sunday (April 5)
  • Tartan Day (April 6)
  • Vimy Ridge Day (April 9)
  • Father’s Day (June 21)
  • National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21)
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Weather in Sandon in May

Temperatures on an average day in Sandon in May

The average temperature in Sandon in May for a typical day ranges from a high of 52°F (11°C) to a low of 33°F (1°C). Some would describe the temperature to be cold. humid but cool

For comparison, the hottest month in Sandon, August, has days with highs of 69°F (21°C) and lows of 47°F (8°C). The coldest month, December has days with highs of 19°F (-7°C) and lows of 5°F (-15°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Sandon in May based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in May
52°F
highs
33°F
lows

General weather summary

Cold, humid but cool
Feels like
35%
Chance of rain
0.142 in
Amount
5.9 mph
Wind speed
83%
Humidity
15.4 hrs
Daylight length
5:04 AM
Sunrise
8:26 PM
Sunset
39%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in May
With an average high of 52°F (11°C) and a low of 33°F (1°C), it generally feels cold and humid but cool. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Sandon in May

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Sandon has to offer for travelers in May, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Sandon that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Sandon for May.
Sandon Museum
1. Sandon Museum
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Take a short diversion off the highway up the smoothest dirt road you'll ever encounter and you'll find this silver mining ghost town. Interesting to hear about the hydroelectric/hydropneumatic? power station. There's a little stall selling coffee, pastries and ice cream too.
Tim B — Google review
Sandon Museum was one of the highlights of my mid-September motorcycle trip from Vancouver through the Kootenays, onward to Lake Louise and Banff. A must-visit for CCF Brill Trolley fans, old workhorse buses that roamed Vancouver streets until fully retired in March 1984, replaced by Flyer E901A/E902’s. It's so sad most of the 240 Brill Trolleys were sold for scrap value at $811 per bus. The gravel road to Sandon is about 5 kilometers off Highway 31A, but smooth enough for a heavy sport touring bike. A beautiful destination, so rich in B.C. history, a wonderful place to spend the afternoon.
Lester S — Google review
Great little tourist attraction old mining town. Very cool little museum and staff were very nice to give an interesting short speech about the history of Sandon. Quite interesting to see how the town has changed over the years. The power generator station was interesting and same with the old steam locomotive and old transit buses. 6km of flat graded dirt road to get up to Sandon, not a paved road FYI.
Branden G — Google review
What a unique experience. We weren't sure what to expect and thought there was going to be just retired buses there, but there was a huge museum, store, and powerhouse. You can also camp there, but recommended to call ahead to reserve a spot. There are a few outhouses located in town and by the camping area. There was also a little food truck there. All the people working there were very friendly. I brought my 2 teenage boys and we all had a great time learning about the town and seeing the pictures and items there. Thanks for the great memories!
Simpler L — Google review
Interesting site to see, and enjoyed seeing some of the local stories when Sandon was booming. Museum staff member was great in providing some additional context. Was left a bit off-put coming here after visiting the power house and store, it is clear there are some awkward tensions running through Sandon, with signs posted arguing with one-another regarding the historical society and responsibilities held by different parties here. Still worth a visit, but thought is was worth to note this.
Mary N — Google review
Visited Sandon 4 times now, every time there's another piece of history to see. From the locomotive and transit buses to the unique and historic generating station there's so much to learn about BC's mining history. Well worth the short side trip from the highway.
Al W — Google review
I'm so glad we have it here finally- it's been on my bucket list! We planned our entire trip to B.C from Manitoba around visiting Sandon! Excellent museum and tour guides available to show you around and answer questions.
S — Google review
Neat spot to stop and explore. We didn't actually go into the museum, but explored the ghost town. If you have the time take a walk along some of the old roads which are no longer used and you will encounter a few buildings. The power plant was neat to do a quick walk through. The tour they tell you they offer is just opening the doors for you to walk through and take a look yourself. Kids thought it was neat to see the old buses and the old train.
Katy E — Google review

What's the weather like in Sandon?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Sandon for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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