May weather forecastKalimnos, Greece

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Kalimnos, Greece, with an average temperature ranging between min 15°C (59°F) and max 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

Kalimnos's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's agreeable 20°C (68°F) to a warm 24°C (75.2°F). During the nights in May, Kalimnos experiences a consistent average temperature of 15°C (59°F).

Rainfall

In Kalimnos, in May, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kalimnos, there are 87 rainfall days, and 737mm (29.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Kalimnos, in May, the average water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 19.3°C (66.7°F) is not a pleasant activity. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Kalimnos, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 20:25 EEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kalimnos, Greece, is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During May, 8 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Always safeguard yourself; without protection, skin and eyes can get damaged instantly. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

Kalimnos in May has an average high-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F).

In Kalimnos, Greece, in May, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

In Kalimnos, Greece, the average seawater temperature in May is 19.3°C (66.7°F). Swimming in 19.3°C (66.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In May, the average day length is 14h and 9min.

On the first day of May in Kalimnos, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 20:25 EEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kalimnos is 11h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kalimnos, Greece, is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Kalimnos, Greece

  • Average high temperature in May: 24°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (14°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (22°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (8°C).

Average rainfall in May
Kalimnos, Greece

  • Average rainfall in May: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (166mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Kalimnos, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Kalimnos, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in May: 19.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (16.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 14h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h).

Average UV index in May
Kalimnos, Greece

  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).