May weather forecastHam, Belgium

May

Weather in May

With the arrival of May, Ham, Belgium experiences a noticeable change in weather. Longer daytime hours paired with extended sunshine hours instill a more summery feel to the city. Adding to the warmer climate is the increasing temperature with noticeable hike from April. However, rainfall also sees a surge, going up to 38mm (1.5") in May. This month offers a balanced mix of sunny and rainy days, keeping the landscape lush and vibrant.

Temperature

The shift into May reveals an average high-temperature of a comfortable 17.7°C (63.9°F), closely mirroring April's climate. Ham, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ham, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. In Ham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193 days and collects up to 512mm (20.16") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 21:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 21:44 CEST.

Sunshine

In Ham, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Ham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ham, is 17.7°C (63.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 8.8°C (47.8°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In May, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout May, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In Ham, the average day length in May is 15h and 35min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 21:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 21:44 CEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (17.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average rainfall in May: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Ham, Belgium

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).