May weather forecastCharleroi, Belgium
May
Weather in May
May ushers in what can be described as the gateway to summer in Charleroi. Temperatures endure today, peaking at 16.8°C (62.2°F), making it one of the warmest months so far. Coinciding with elevated temperatures is the consistent rise in relative humidity to 80%. Sunshine hours also experience a slight enhancement, acting as a much-needed respite from April's sporadic rainfall. On the whole, May presents an amiable transition from spring to summer.Temperature
May's commencement in Charleroi is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a comfortable 16.8°C (62.2°F), diverging marginally from April's 14.5°C (58.1°F). Charleroi experiences a nighttime temperature average of 7.4°C (45.3°F) during May.Humidity
In Charleroi, Belgium, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Charleroi, in May, during 17.6 rainfall days, 42mm (1.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Charleroi, there are 180.4 rainfall days, and 502mm (19.76") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Charleroi, snow does not fall in April through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 21:02. On the last day of May, in Charleroi, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 21:43 CEST.
Sunshine
In Charleroi, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average wind speed in May: 12.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average rainfall in May: 42mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (28mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (47mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 30min
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: 7h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are March and September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and August (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in May
Charleroi, Belgium
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, September, November and December (8km).
