May weather forecastPilos, Greece

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pilos, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22°C (71.6°F) and an average low of 13°C (55.4°F).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 18°C (64.4°F) in April to a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F). Throughout the month of May, Pilos sees a steady low-temperature average of 13°C (55.4°F).

Rainfall

In Pilos, Greece, in May, during 6 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pilos, there are 94 rainfall days, and 761mm (29.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Pilos, the average seawater temperature in May is 19.3°C (66.7°F).
Note: Most people do not find pleasure in swimming when the water temperature is 19.3°C (66.7°F). Breathing becomes increasingly difficult to manage as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Pilos, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 20:22. On the last day of May, in Pilos, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:46 EEST.

Sunshine

In Pilos, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Pilos is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 8 suggests this advice:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Pilos, records 22°C (71.6°F), while the low-temperature is 13°C (55.4°F).

In Pilos, Greece, during May, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

In May, the average sea temperature in Pilos 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 Pilos, Greece, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 20:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 20:46 EEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pilos, Greece, is 10h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Pilos is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from exposure to the Sun's 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
Pilos, Greece

  • Average high temperature in May: 22°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (13°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 13°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6°C).

Average rainfall in May
Pilos, Greece

  • Average rainfall in May: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (149mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pilos, Greece

  • Average rainfall days in May: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Pilos, Greece

  • Average sea temperature in May: 19.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (15.9°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pilos, 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: 10h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in May
Pilos, 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).