May weather forecast
Gillingham, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderate month in Gillingham, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.7°C (60.3°F) and an average low of 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a still moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. Gillingham temperatures generally rest at a low of 8.3°C (46.9°F) during the May nights.

Humidity

In Gillingham, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gillingham, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gillingham, there are 174.7 rainfall days, and 446mm (17.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Gillingham, snow does not fall in April through October.

Sea temperature

In Gillingham, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.5°C (52.7°F).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 11.5°C (52.7°F) when it drops below 10°C (50°F). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Gillingham is 15h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:04 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Gillingham, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In Gillingham, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Gillingham?

In Gillingham, 15.7°C (60.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 8.3°C (46.9°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Gillingham?

In Gillingham, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Gillingham?

In May, in Gillingham, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Gillingham?

In Gillingham, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the water temperature in May in Gillingham?

In Gillingham, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.5°C (52.7°F). Swimming in 11.5°C (52.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in May in Gillingham?

In May, the average day length in Gillingham is 15h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Gillingham?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:04 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gillingham?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gillingham is 8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Gillingham?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gillingham, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.8°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in May
Gillingham, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Gillingham, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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