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Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

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The rocky shores of Freshwater Bay located on the Isle of Wight, in the United Kingdom
The rocky shores of Freshwater Bay located on the Isle of Wight, in the United Kingdom

Weather in May

May marks the transitional phase from spring to summer in Isle of Wight. Proving true to the old adage, 'April showers bring May flowers', the rainfall retreats, paving the way for sunnier skies. The weather in May holds out the promise of upcoming sunny days with temperatures in the pleasant mid-teens. The decline in cloud coverage in combination with an increase in sunshine hours makes the surroundings look spectacular. May serves as the gateway for the approaching summer on the island.

Temperature

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, experiences an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.3°C (57.7°F) in May, subtly different from April's 11.9°C (53.4°F). Isle of Wight, in May, registers a nighttime average temperature of 9.6°C (49.3°F).

Humidity

In Isle of Wight, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are April and May Rain falls for 13.7 days and accumulates 24mm (0.94") of rain.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of May, in Isle of Wight, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 9:08 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Isle of Wight, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Isle of Wight, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in May leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Isle of Wight?

In Isle of Wight, in May, the average high-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 9.6°C (49.3°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Isle of Wight?

The average relative humidity in May in Isle of Wight is 81%.

What is the driest month in Isle of Wight?

April and May are months with the least rain in Isle of Wight when the rain falls for 13.7 days and typically aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of rain.

How much does it rain in Isle of Wight in May?

In Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Isle of Wight?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Isle of Wight?

The average day length in May in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, is 15h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Isle of Wight?

On the first day of May in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 9:08 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Isle of Wight?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Isle of Wight is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Isle of Wight?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1017mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.6km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (24mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is November (7mm).
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
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Isle of Wight, 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 and February (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in May
Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).

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