May weather forecastCowes, Australia
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the autumn in Cowes, is another mild month, with an average temperature varying between 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 11.4°C (52.5°F).Temperature
The beginning of May brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from an enjoyable 18.9°C (66°F) in April to a mild 15.8°C (60.4°F). The month of May is marked by an average minimum temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F), slightly cooler than its daytime counterpart.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Cowes is 75%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Cowes. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 59mm (2.32") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In Cowes, in May, the average water temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F).Note: Swimming in 16.3°C (61.3°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
In Cowes, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 5:30 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 7:26 am and sunset at 5:06 pm AEST.
Sunshine
May has the least sunshine of the year in Cowes, Australia, with an average of 6.4h of sunshine.UV index
In Cowes, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (13°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 11.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (16.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (8.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average pressure in May: 1019.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1021mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average wind speed in May: 16.7km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (18.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, March and December (14km/h).
Average humidity in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average rainfall in May: 59mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (34mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average sea temperature in May: 16.3°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.7°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average daylight in May: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Cowes, Australia
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
