May weather forecastMethoni, Greece

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Methoni, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a refreshing 17.8°C (64°F) in April to an agreeable 22.8°C (73°F). An average low-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) is observed in Methoni during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Methoni is 66%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall in Methoni. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Methoni.

Sea temperature

In Methoni, in May, the average water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for most people when the water temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Methoni is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 20:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 20:53 EEST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Methoni, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Methoni, is 22.8°C (73°F), while the low-temperature averages to 12.3°C (54.1°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 66%.

The month with the least rainfall in Methoni is May, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically collects 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.

In May, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 36mm (1.42") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Methoni, Greece, snow does not fall in April through October.

In May, the average sea temperature is 18°C (64.4°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18°C (64.4°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).

The average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 20:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 20:53 EEST.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading 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
Methoni, Greece

  • Average high temperature in May: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average pressure in May: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average rainfall in May: 36mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (36mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (39mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in May: 18°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Methoni, Greece

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (9km).