May weather forecastBantry, Ireland
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Bantry, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between min 8.8°C (47.8°F) and max 13.1°C (55.6°F).Temperature
May observes an average high-temperature of a mild 13.1°C (55.6°F), marking an insignificant difference from April's 11.4°C (52.5°F). Bantry indicates a consistently low-temperature of 8.8°C (47.8°F) during the nights of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 83%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Bantry is May, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically collects 45mm (1.77") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through November are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In Bantry, in May, the average water temperature is 11.8°C (53.2°F).Note: Dipping into 11.8°C (53.2°F) below 10°C (50°F) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 13°C (55.4°F) can be jarring.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 40min.On the first day of May in Bantry, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 9:45 pm IST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 6.9h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Bantry. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average high temperature in May: 13.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (8.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (5.4°C).
Average pressure in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average wind speed in May: 18.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).
Average rainfall in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average rainfall in May: 45mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (106mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (45mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (16 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average sea temperature in May: 11.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (9.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).
Average UV index in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in May: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in May
Bantry, Ireland
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
