May weather forecast
Imtarfa, Malta

The month of May manifests as an early summer dawn in Imtarfa, featuring soaring temperatures, extended daylight, and scanty rain. It works as a bridge, merging the pleasant spring of April with the upcoming, hot summer days of June. With the UV index peaking, the city witnesses a dramatic surge in sunshine hours and drop in precipitation. May swiftly ushers in a period of warmth with a consistently rising mercury, painting a stark contrast to the milder days of Spring and setting the pace for the sultry months ahead.

Temperature

The onset of May in Imtarfa introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a comfortable 19°C (66.2°F) in April to a warm 23°C (73.4°F). Imtarfa encounters an average low-temperature of 15°C (59°F) during May nights.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout May, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80 rainfall days, and 499mm (19.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in Imtarfa is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), most individuals do not find swimming enjoyable. As the temperature falls from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing control becomes more difficult.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In Imtarfa, Malta, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 9 transforms into these recommendations:
Always use protective measures; unprotected skin might suffer damage in a short span. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.