May weather forecastTortosa, Spain

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Tortosa, Spain, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.2°C (59.4°F) and an average high of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The coming of May brings a minor shift in Tortosa's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's comfortable 17.5°C (63.5°F) to an agreeable 20.9°C (69.6°F). The average nighttime temperature in Tortosa, Spain, lowers to a refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F) throughout May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Tortosa, Spain, are February, March, May, June and November, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In Tortosa, in May, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Tortosa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 96.3 days and collects up to 284mm (11.18") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Tortosa, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Sea temperature

In May, the average sea temperature is 18°C (64.4°F).
Note: Most people do not enjoy swimming in water of 18°C (64.4°F). Breathing control becomes harder as the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Tortosa, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:54. On the last day of May, in Tortosa, Spain, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 21:22 CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Tortosa, Spain, is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Tortosa vary between a high-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) and a low-temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are February, March, May, June and November, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Tortosa, Spain, is 66%.

In Tortosa, during May, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation.

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Tortosa, Spain.

In May, the average sea temperature in Tortosa, Spain, is 18°C (64.4°F). Swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In Tortosa, Spain, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

On the first day of May in Tortosa, Spain, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 21:22 CEST.

In Tortosa, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Tortosa, Spain, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.9°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 (13.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, August, October and December (68%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March, May, June and November (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (10mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 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
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in May: 18°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Tortosa, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Tortosa, 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).