May weather forecast
Carthage, Tunisia

May

Weather in May

Shaking off the chill of winter, May records temperatures from 15.9°C (60.6°F) to 23.8°C (74.8°F). With the sun reigning supreme for fourteen hours a day, the city wears a sunnier look. The month ushers in a warm and dry climate, which provides a precursor to the ensuing summer months. With the decrease of precipitation and cloud cover, UV index begins to climb. June continues this trend by striving towards its characteristic summer weather of Carthage.

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Carthage notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F) to a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F). Carthage experiences a mean temperature of 15.9°C (60.6°F) during May nights.

Humidity

In Carthage, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Carthage, in May, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Carthage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120 days and collects up to 297mm (11.69") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Carthage, in May, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F), swimming is not a joy for most people. The challenge of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 19:31 CET.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 23.8°C (74.8°F) and 15.9°C (60.6°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May in Carthage is 64%.
How much does it rain in May?
In May, the rain falls for 8 days. Throughout May, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the sea water temperature in May?
In May, the average sea temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). For most, swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°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).
How many hours of daylight does Carthage have in May?
In Carthage, the average day length in May is 14h and 9min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 19:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 19:31 CET.
How many hours of sunshine does Carthage have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average temperature in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average high temperature in May: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 15.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (8.7°C).

Average pressure in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average pressure in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average wind speed in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average wind speed in May: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average humidity in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average rainfall in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall in May: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average rainfall days in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.6 days).

Average sea temperature in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average sea temperature in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average sea temperature in May: 18.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average sunshine days in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12 days).

Average UV index in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average UV index in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • 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 4).

Average cloud cover in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average cloud cover in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May - Carthage, Tunisia
Average visibility in May
Carthage, Tunisia
  • 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).

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