May weather forecastEl Arenal, Spain

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in El Arenal, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.7°C (53.1°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, El Arenal's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's enjoyable 19.5°C (67.1°F) to a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F). A striking departure from daytime highs to an average low-temperature of 11.7°C (53.1°F) is witnessed in El Arenal during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In May, in El Arenal, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout May, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.3 rainfall days, and 229mm (9.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In El Arenal, snow does not fall in March through December.

Sea temperature

In El Arenal, the average seawater temperature in May is 17°C (62.6°F).
Note: Swimming becomes less enjoyable for most at a surface water temperature of 17°C (62.6°F). As the temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in El Arenal is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May in El Arenal, Spain, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 21:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 21:43 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in El Arenal, Spain, is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in El Arenal during May is 24.5°C (76.1°F) and the low-temperature is 11.7°C (53.1°F).

In El Arenal, Spain, the average relative humidity in May is 53%.

In El Arenal, Spain, in May, during 5.8 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March through December are months without snowfall in El Arenal.

In May, the average sea temperature in El Arenal, Spain, is 17°C (62.6°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17°C (62.6°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 in El Arenal is 14h and 25min.

On the first day of May in El Arenal, Spain, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 21:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 21:43 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in May in El Arenal, Spain, is 10.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in El Arenal is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average high temperature in May: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (34°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 11.7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (19.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°C).

Average pressure in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015mbar).

Average wind speed in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average wind speed in May: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average humidity in May: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in May: 17°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (14°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.2 days).

Average UV index in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
El Arenal, Spain

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and April (9km).