May weather forecastKošice, Slovakia

May

Weather in May

May, often perceived as the gateway to summer, presents a significant increase in rainfall in Košice, Slovakia. Surging to 74mm (2.91") from April's comparatively lower volumes, the flora significantly benefits from this hydration. Longer days offer a generous amount of 15.3h of daylight, which, combined with a hike in UV index to 6, peels off the last layer of the vestigial chill. The overall weather pattern is one of warmth, growth, with increased foot traffic in and around the city's popular spots. As June approaches, the city awaits the arrival of summer.

Temperature

As April transitions into May in Košice, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a mild 15°C (59°F) to an agreeable 20°C (68°F). Košice registers a pronounced decline from daytime peak temperatures, averaging a frosty 8°C (46.4°F) lows in May.

Rainfall

In May, in Košice, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Košice, there are 145 rainfall days, and 653mm (25.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Košice, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:50. On the last day of May, in Košice, Slovakia, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 20:28 CEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are May through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Košice is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Košice, Slovakia, during May are 20°C (68°F) and 8°C (46.4°F) respectively.

In Košice, Slovakia, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in May in Košice, Slovakia, is 15h and 16min.

On the first day of May in Košice, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 19:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 20:28 CEST.

May through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Košice.

In Košice, Slovakia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Košice, Slovakia

  • Average high temperature in May: 20°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7°C).

Average rainfall in May
Košice, Slovakia

  • Average rainfall in May: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (29mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Košice, Slovakia

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, June and December (14 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, September and October (10 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Košice, Slovakia

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h

The months with the most sunshine are May, June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h).

Average UV index in May
Košice, Slovakia

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).