May weather forecastHerford, Germany

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Herford, Germany, with an average temperature ranging between max 17.4°C (63.3°F) and min 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

Herford's average high-temperature marks an enjoyable 17.4°C (63.3°F) with the advent of May, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Herford experiences a mean temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In Herford, Germany, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Herford, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 148 rainfall days, and 272mm (10.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Herford, Germany, is 15h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 20:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 21:35 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Herford is 8.3h.

UV index

In Herford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In Herford, 17.4°C (63.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.1°C (44.8°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Herford, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In May, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall in Herford, Germany.

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

The average day length in May is 15h and 43min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 20:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 21:35 CEST.

In Herford, Germany, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Herford, Germany, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average high temperature in May: 17.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average rainfall in May: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and October (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Herford, Germany

  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Herford, Germany

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, September, October, November and December (8km).