May weather - Autumn 2024 - Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Weather in May
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Average humidity in May
Average rainfall in May
Average rainfall days in May
Average sea temperature in May
Average daylight in May
Average sunshine in May
Average UV index in May

Clear waters, sandy beaches, and yellow gorse in the mountainous Stanley, in the Falkland Islands

Weather in May

May indicates the transition from autumn to winter with Stanley's lowest average temperatures of the year. The humidity escalates further, with May having a high relative humidity of 88%. The rainfall remains steady, a trend consistent with the transition period. The decrease in daylight hours brings a tangible alteration in weather patterns, paving the way for the harsher winter months.

Temperature

May's advent in Stanley denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a frosty 7.4°C (45.3°F) from April's 10.3°C (50.5°F). Stanley observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 0.7°C (33.3°F) during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 88%.

Rainfall

In Stanley, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), during the entire year, the rain falls for 162 days and collects up to 543mm (21.38") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average seawater temperature in May is 6.5°C (43.7°F).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 6.5°C (43.7°F) when it drops below 10°C (50°F). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Stanley, the average length of the day in May is 8h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of May, in Stanley, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:52 -03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Stanley is 3h.

UV index

In Stanley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Stanley?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Stanley, is 7.4°C (45.3°F) and the average low-temperature is 0.7°C (33.3°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average relative humidity in May is 88%.

How much does it rain in Stanley in May?

In Stanley, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.

How cold is the water in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average seawater temperature in May is 6.5°C (43.7°F). Swimming in 6.5°C (43.7°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average day length in May is 8h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Stanley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:03 and sunset at 17:33. On the last day of the month, in Stanley, sunrise is at 08:45 and sunset at 16:52 -03.

How long on average sun shines in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average sunshine duration in May is 3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

10.3°C 50.5°F

7.4°C 45.3°F

5.6°C 42.1°F

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average high temperature in May: 7.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (14.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (5.1°C).

Average low temperature in May: 0.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (5.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-1.2°C).

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Average humidity in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average humidity in May: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average rainfall in May: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (34mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (11 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average sea temperature in May: 6.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (4.7°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average daylight in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine in May: 3h

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 2h).

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Average UV index in May
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Average UV index in May: 1

The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 0).

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May weather forecast
Stanley, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

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