May weather forecastPalekastro, Greece

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Palekastro, Greece, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Palekastro notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 18.2°C (64.8°F) to an agreeable 21.7°C (71.1°F). A consistent nighttime average temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) is maintained in Palekastro during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

In May, in Palekastro, Greece, the rain falls for 4.5 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 64.8 rainfall days, and 119mm (4.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Palekastro, in May, the average water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F).
Note: For most individuals, swimming in 19°C (66.2°F) is not a pleasant experience. The difficulty in managing breathing increases as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Palekastro is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Palekastro, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 20:23 EEST.

Sunshine

In Palekastro, the average sunshine in May is 11.6h.

UV index

In Palekastro, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind 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

In May, in Palekastro, the average high-temperature is 21.7°C (71.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 17.8°C (64°F).

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

In Palekastro, during May, the rain falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

In Palekastro, in May, the average water temperature is 19°C (66.2°F). Swimming in 19°C (66.2°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 in Palekastro, Greece, is 14h and 1min.

On the first day of May in Palekastro, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 20:23 EEST.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average high temperature in May: 21.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average pressure in May: 1013mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average wind speed in May: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Palekastro, 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 (65%).

Average rainfall in May
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.4 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Palekastro, 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 January, February and March (16°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palekastro, 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (15.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Palekastro, 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
Palekastro, Greece

  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in May
Palekastro, 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).