May weather forecastFerrara, Italy

May

Weather in May

May brings Ferrara into the comforts of late spring, with higher daily temperatures and longer daylight hours. A noted decrease in cloud cover allows more sunshine to reach the ground, brightening the city's landscape. Despite these advances into more summery conditions, rainfall reaches its maximal point, with an average of 62mm (2.44") falling across nearly half the month. This precipitation in Ferrara, combined with highs of 22.8°C (73°F), paints a picture of a city transitioning into summer with refreshing showers and increasing warmth. As May concludes, it paves the way for the ardent heat of the upcoming summer months in Ferrara.

Temperature

Ferrara's May weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a refreshing 19.1°C (66.4°F) in April to a pleasant 22.8°C (73°F). Ferrara's nighttime temperature in May drops to an average of 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

In Ferrara, Italy, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Ferrara.

Daylight

In Ferrara, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 20:51 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Ferrara, Italy, vary between a high-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) and a low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

The month with the most rainfall in Ferrara, Italy, is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.

In Ferrara, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 62mm (2.44") of accumulated precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall in Ferrara, Italy.

The average day length in May is 14h and 51min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:18. On the last day of the month, in Ferrara, Italy, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 20:51 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Ferrara, Italy, is 10.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ferrara, Italy, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average high temperature in May: 22.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

Average rainfall in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average rainfall in May: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • 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
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Ferrara, Italy

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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