May weather forecastBalham, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Balham, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 16.8°C (62.2°F) and an average low of 8.3°C (46.9°F).Temperature
Balham's shift into May sets the average high-temperature at a still refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from April's 14.3°C (57.7°F). In May, Balham experiences a temperature dip to an average of 8.3°C (46.9°F) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Balham, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.8 rainfall days, and 362mm (14.25") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Balham.Daylight
In Balham, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 9:07 pm BST.
Sunshine
In Balham, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 16.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.6mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 13.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 25mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, August and September (Cloud cover 50).
Average visibility in May
Balham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).





