May weather forecastMenton, France

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Menton, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.5°C (54.5°F) and an average high of 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Menton's average high-temperature is noted with the start of May, touching a still refreshing 16.9°C (62.4°F) from April's 14°C (57.2°F). Menton notes an average temperature descent to a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F) in May, a small shift from its daytime peak.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Menton, in May, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 765mm (30.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Menton, snow does not fall in April through December.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F).
Note: A majority do not enjoy swimming in water at 18.2°C (64.8°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing increases progressively as the temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In Menton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 21:04 CEST.

Sunshine

In Menton, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

In Menton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

In Menton, 16.9°C (62.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 12.5°C (54.5°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

In Menton, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Menton, during May, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation.

In Menton, snow does not fall in April through December.

In May, the average sea temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F). For most, swimming in 18.2°C (64.8°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In Menton, the average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 20:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 21:04 CEST.

In Menton, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Menton is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Menton, France

  • Average high temperature in May: 16.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Menton, France

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Menton, France

  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Menton, France

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Menton, France

  • Average rainfall in May: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (34mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Menton, France

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Menton, France

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Menton, France

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Menton, France

  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.2°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.1°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Menton, France

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Menton, France

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Menton, France

  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Menton, France

  • 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).