May weather forecastRize, Turkey

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rize, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.5°C (54.5°F) and 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

In Rize, the average high-temperature in May slightly increases from a mild 15.4°C (59.7°F) in April to an enjoyable 19.3°C (66.7°F). Rize experiences an average low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F) in month of May.

Rainfall

April and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of rain.

Sea temperature

In Rize, the average seawater temperature in May is 16.3°C (61.3°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasurable activity for most people when the water temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F). Breathing control gets harder as the water temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Rize, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Rize, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 19:43 +03.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Rize is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 19.3°C (66.7°F) and a low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

April and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of rain.

In Rize, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation.

In May, the average sea temperature is 16.3°C (61.3°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.3°C (61.3°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 29min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:48 and sunset at 19:43 +03.

The average sunshine duration in May is 5.8h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Rize, Turkey

  • Average high temperature in May: 19.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (10.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.4°C).

Average rainfall in May
Rize, Turkey

  • Average rainfall in May: 97.4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (288.7mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (97.4mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rize, Turkey

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (14.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Rize, Turkey

  • Average sea temperature in May: 16.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.9°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rize, Turkey

  • 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: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average UV index in May
Rize, Turkey

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).