May weather forecastTaranto, Italy

May

Weather in May

As the weather in Taranto, Italy moves into May, a distinct shift in climate begins to manifest. The city experiences its most significant jump in temperature highs from April's 18.8°C (65.8°F) to a balmy 22.9°C (73.2°F). This month hosts some of the more enjoyable weather periods, with milder humidity levels and increased sunshine hours. The presence of a gentle breeze adds a touch of cooling comfort to the warmer days. Consequently, the city moves into June under steadily increasing temperatures and progressively drier weather.

Temperature

Taranto, Italy, in May observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an enjoyable 18.8°C (65.8°F) in April to an agreeable 22.9°C (73.2°F). Throughout May, the temperature in Taranto, Italy, tends to fall to a consistent average low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Humidity

In Taranto, the average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

In Taranto, during May, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. In Taranto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.1 days and collects up to 372mm (14.65") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Taranto, snow does not fall in February through November.

Sea temperature

In Taranto, in May, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Note: Swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 19:46. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 20:14 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Taranto is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Taranto is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Jan 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Taranto, the average high-temperature is 22.9°C (73.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).

In Taranto, Italy, the average relative humidity in May is 63%.

In Taranto, in May, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

February through November are months without snowfall.

In Taranto, Italy, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.3°C (64.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°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 in Taranto is 14h and 26min.

On the first day of May in Taranto, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 19:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 20:14 CEST.

In Taranto, the average sunshine duration in May is 11h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Taranto, Italy, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

18.8°C

22.9°C

28.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16.3km/h

15.4km/h

14.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Taranto, Italy

Average high temperature in May: 22.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (12.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Taranto, Italy

Average pressure in May: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1017.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Taranto, Italy

Average wind speed in May: 14.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Taranto, Italy

Average humidity in May: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Taranto, Italy

Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Taranto, Italy

Average rainfall days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Taranto, Italy

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Taranto, Italy

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Taranto, Italy

Average sea temperature in May: 18.3°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 (13.6°C).

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

Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Taranto, Italy

Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Taranto, Italy

Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Taranto, Italy

Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Taranto, Italy

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).