May weather forecastÉtretat, France

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Étretat, France, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and an average low of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Étretat's average high-temperature clocks in at a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. During the month of May, Étretat's average nighttime temperature closely mirrors its daytime counterpart, at a fresh 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Étretat, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 521mm (20.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through November are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Étretat, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.8°C (53.2°F).
Note: Diving into 11.8°C (53.2°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of May, in Étretat, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 21:57 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Étretat, France, is 8.6h.

UV index

In Étretat, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Étretat are 13.8°C (56.8°F) and 10.6°C (51.1°F) respectively.

In Étretat, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

In May, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout May, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Étretat, France, snow does not fall in May through November.

In May, in Étretat, France, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Étretat, in May, the average water temperature is 11.8°C (53.2°F). Swimming in 11.8°C (53.2°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Étretat, France, the average day length in May is 15h and 24min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of the month, in Étretat, France, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 21:57 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Étretat, France, is 8.6h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Étretat, France

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (5.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Étretat, France

  • Average pressure in May: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Étretat, France

  • Average wind speed in May: 19.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (18km/h).

Average humidity in May
Étretat, France

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Étretat, France

  • Average rainfall in May: 31mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (58mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Étretat, France

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Étretat, France

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Étretat, France

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Étretat, France

  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Étretat, France

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Étretat, France

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Étretat, France

  • 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 and November (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Étretat, France

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Étretat, France

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).