May weather forecastAlgeciras, Spain

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Algeciras, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.7°C (69.3°F) and min 15°C (59°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. The average temperature during May nights dips to a moderate 15°C (59°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Algeciras is 73%.

Rainfall

In Algeciras, during May, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Algeciras, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 405mm (15.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Algeciras, Spain, in May, the average water temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for most people when the water temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Algeciras, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May in Algeciras, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 21:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 21:33 CEST.

Sunshine

In Algeciras, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Algeciras, Spain, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Algeciras during May are 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 15°C (59°F) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity in Algeciras, Spain, is 73%.

In May, in Algeciras, Spain, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout May, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Algeciras, Spain, in May, the average water temperature is 18.5°C (65.3°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.5°C (65.3°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).

The average day length in May is 14h and 5min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 21:09. On the last day of the month, in Algeciras, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 21:33 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Algeciras is 9.5h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Algeciras, Spain, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (10.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (75mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in May: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.5°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (15.8°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min

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: 9h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Algeciras, Spain

  • 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).