May weather forecast
Sliema, Malta

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Weather in May

May in Sliema, Malta, brings a noticeable leap in temperature, reaching 19.7°C (67.5°F) compared to April. Responding to the soaring mercury, seawater warms to a comfortable 18.8°C (65.8°F), making the beaches more appealing. May proliferates with warming temperatures, minimal rain, and clear, sunlit skies. A distinct decrease in cloud cover to just 15% makes for clear skies above Malta's architectural gems. The UV index starts to creep up, prompting locals and visitors to take precautions while out and about.

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Sliema's average high-temperature is noted with the start of May, touching a still comfortable 19.7°C (67.5°F) from April's 16.9°C (62.4°F). Sliema, in May, registers a nighttime average temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Sliema is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sliema, in May, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Sliema, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.6 days and collects up to 347mm (13.66") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature in Sliema, Malta, is 18.8°C (65.8°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Sliema is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, in Sliema, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sliema is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sliema in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 19.7°C (67.5°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Sliema?

The average relative humidity in May in Sliema, Malta, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sliema?

In Sliema, in May, during 4.8 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in May in Sliema?

In Sliema, Malta, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.8°C (65.8°F). Swimming in 18.8°C (65.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

What is the average length of the day in May in Sliema?

In May, the average day length in Sliema, Malta, is 14h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sliema?

On the first day of May in Sliema, Malta, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:12 pm CEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Sliema have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sliema is 11.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Sliema?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Sliema, Malta

Average temperature in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (14.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (13.5°C).

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Average pressure in May
Sliema, Malta

Average pressure in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Sliema, Malta

Average wind speed in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average wind speed in May: 20.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (27.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (13.2km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Sliema, Malta

Average humidity in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sliema, Malta

Average rainfall in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average rainfall in May: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (76mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Sliema, Malta

Average rainfall days in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Sliema, Malta

Average sea temperature in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.4°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sliema, Malta

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sliema, Malta

Average sunshine days in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (12 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sliema, Malta

Average UV index in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sliema, Malta

Average cloud cover in May - Sliema, Malta
  • Average cloud cover in May: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in May
Sliema, Malta

Average visibility in May - Sliema, Malta
  • 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).

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