May weather forecastPalaiochora, Greece

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Palaiochora, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.4°C (59.7°F) and 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F) in April to an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F). Throughout the month of May, Palaiochora sees a steady low-temperature average of 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Humidity

In Palaiochora, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In Palaiochora, Greece, in May, during 8 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.3 rainfall days, and 509mm (20.04") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Palaiochora, in May, the average water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: A majority do not enjoy swimming in water at 19.3°C (66.7°F). The difficulty in controlling breathing increases progressively as the temperature dips below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Palaiochora is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 20:11. On the last day of May, in Palaiochora, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:34 EEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.3h.

UV index

In Palaiochora, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Palaiochora, records 22.9°C (73.2°F), while the low-temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).

In Palaiochora, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

In Palaiochora, Greece, during May, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.

In May, the average sea temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°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 1min.

On the first day of May in Palaiochora, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 20:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:34 EEST.

In Palaiochora, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Palaiochora is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average pressure in May: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1010.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.7 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in May: 19.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.9°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palaiochora, 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 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Palaiochora, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Palaiochora, 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).