May weather forecastGirne, Cyprus

May

Weather in May

Meteorological attributes of May in Girne, Cyprus assert the definitive arrival of summer as the average high temperature escalates to a sizzling 25.9°C (78.6°F). It makes a marked departure from the pleasant conditions encountered in April, turning the corner into hot summer days. The coastal waters warm up, inviting the first waves of beachgoers while the rainfall hits an annual low. As the month progresses, weather conditions trend towards even higher temperatures and reduced rainfall, setting the stage for a hot and dry June.

Temperature

Girne's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) in April to a moderately hot 25.9°C (78.6°F). Girne anticipates an average minimum temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In Girne, in May, during 7.6 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Girne, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.6 days and collects up to 196mm (7.72") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Girne, the average seawater temperature in May is 20°C (68°F).
Note: Swimming in 20°C (68°F) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 19:56 EEST.

Sunshine

In Girne, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In Girne, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 25.9°C (78.6°F) and 18.4°C (65.1°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May is 57%.

In Girne, in May, during 7.6 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Girne, in May, the average water temperature is 20°C (68°F). Swimming in 20°C (68°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In May, the average day length in Girne is 14h and 2min.

On the first day of May in Girne, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 19:56 EEST.

In Girne, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average high temperature in May: 25.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (9.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average pressure in May: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and October (9.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average humidity in May: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average sea temperature in May: 20°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (28°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (17°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • Average cloud cover in May: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in May
Girne, Cyprus

  • 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).