May weather forecastArrecife, Spain

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Arrecife, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.1°C (68.2°F) and an average low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in May for Arrecife is a pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F), staying closely aligned with April's conditions. During the month of May, Arrecife identifies an average nighttime low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F), slightly lower than its daytime counterpart.

Humidity

In Arrecife, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Arrecife, in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arrecife, during the entire year, the rain falls for 56.9 days and collects up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Arrecife, the average seawater temperature in May is 19.7°C (67.5°F).
Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.

Daylight

In Arrecife, Spain, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of May, in Arrecife, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:48 WEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Arrecife is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Arrecife during May is 20.1°C (68.2°F) and the low-temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Arrecife, Spain, is 77%.

In Arrecife, in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Arrecife, Spain, the average seawater temperature in May is 19.7°C (67.5°F). For most, swimming in 19.7°C (67.5°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In May, the average day length in Arrecife, Spain, is 13h and 36min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:48 WEST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Arrecife, Spain, is 8.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average wind speed in May: 24.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (26mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.5 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in May: 19.7°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are September and October (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (20 days).

Average UV index in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May
Arrecife, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Arrecife, 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).