May weather forecastHersonissos, Greece

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May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hersonissos, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.6°C (70.9°F) and min 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a comfortable 18.2°C (64.8°F) in April to an agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F). Hersonissos's nighttime average temperature in May drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a refreshing 17.5°C (63.5°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Hersonissos is 68%.

Rainfall

In Hersonissos, in May, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation. In Hersonissos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.2 days and collects up to 319mm (12.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in Hersonissos is 19°C (66.2°F).
Note: Swimming is not enjoyable for most people in water that is 19°C (66.2°F). As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes harder.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 20:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:27 EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Hersonissos during May is 21.6°C (70.9°F) and the low-temperature is 17.5°C (63.5°F).

In Hersonissos, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

In Hersonissos, in May, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

In Hersonissos, in May, the average water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19°C (66.2°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 20:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:27 EEST.

In Hersonissos, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average high temperature in May: 21.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average pressure in May: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average wind speed in May: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (13km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average rainfall in May: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in May: 19°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • 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 36min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Hersonissos, Greece

  • 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).