May weather forecastHamilton, Bermuda
May
Weather in May
In May, Hamilton enjoys further rising temperatures, peaking at 21.5°C (70.7°F). There is a noticeable increase in daylight hours, from 13 hours to 13.8 hours, and a rise in the UV index. May, however, ushers in a slight bump in humidity and a minor increase in rainfall. Regardless, the weather conditions continue to be favorable for outdoor activities and sea ventures.Temperature
The shift into May in Hamilton uncovers an average high-temperature of an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F), subtly different from the previous month. Hamilton sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in May, with an average low settling at 20.4°C (68.7°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Hamilton, Bermuda, in May, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hamilton, there are 201.7 rainfall days, and 804mm (31.65") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F).Note: Swimming in 21.5°C (70.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of May, in Hamilton, Bermuda, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 20:20 ADT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.3h.UV index
In Hamilton, Bermuda, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. 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. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average high temperature in May: 21.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (18.9°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 20.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (16.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average pressure in May: 1020.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1016.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average wind speed in May: 20.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (29.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (17.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, November and December (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average rainfall in May: 38mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (93mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (35mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.9 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average sea temperature in May: 21.5°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (19.2°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- Average cloud cover in May: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Hamilton, Bermuda
- 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).
