May weather forecastSinop, Turkey

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Sinop, Turkey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and an average high of 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Temperature

As Sinop enters May, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a moderate 14.1°C (57.4°F) of April to a comfortable 18.3°C (64.9°F). The average low-temperature, in May, is a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 10.3 days and typically collects 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Sinop, in May, the average water temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F).
Note: Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In Sinop, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Sinop, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 20:07 +03.

Sunshine

In Sinop, the average sunshine in May is 6.7h.

UV index

In Sinop, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Sinop experiences an average high-temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) and a low-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.3 days and accumulates 34mm (1.34") of precipitation.

In May, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout May, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Sinop, the average seawater temperature in May is 14.8°C (58.6°F). Swimming in 14.8°C (58.6°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In Sinop, Turkey, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

On the first day of May in Sinop, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 20:07 +03.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

In Sinop, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sea temperature
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in May
Sinop, Turkey

  • Average high temperature in May: 18.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (9.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 12.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.2°C).

Average humidity in May
Sinop, Turkey

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Sinop, Turkey

  • Average rainfall in May: 33.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (87.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (33.5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Sinop, Turkey

  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.5 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Sinop, Turkey

  • Average sea temperature in May: 14.8°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 (7.8°C).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average UV index in May
Sinop, Turkey

  • Average UV index in May: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).