May weather forecastKnosos, Greece

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Knosos, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 22.1°C (71.8°F) and min 17.6°C (63.7°F).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 18.4°C (65.1°F) to a pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F). An average low-temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) is witnessed throughout the month of May, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Knosos, in May, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 244mm (9.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Knosos, Greece, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 20:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:28 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

In Knosos, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Knosos, is 22.1°C (71.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 17.6°C (63.7°F).

In Knosos, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

In Knosos, in May, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 20:05. On the last day of the month, in Knosos, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 20:28 EEST.

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

In Knosos, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

18.4°C

22.1°C

25.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.4km/h

13.7km/h

14.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.5

21.3

24.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

20%

13%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Knosos, Greece

Average high temperature in May: 22.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.1°C).

Average low temperature in May: 17.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11°C).

Average pressure in May
Knosos, Greece

Average pressure in May: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Knosos, Greece

Average wind speed in May: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Knosos, Greece

Average humidity in May: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Knosos, Greece

Average rainfall in May: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (51mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Knosos, Greece

Average rainfall days in May: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Knosos, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Knosos, Greece

Average sunshine days in May: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Knosos, 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
Knosos, Greece

Average cloud cover in May: 13

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

Average visibility in May
Knosos, 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).