Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Brighton measures an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.5°C (58.1°F) in May, nearly consistent with the preceding month. Brighton anticipates an average minimum temperature of 9°C (48.2°F) in the month of May.Humidity
In Brighton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Brighton, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Brighton, there are 183 rainfall days, and 470mm (18.5") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Brighton, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.Sea temperature
In Brighton, United Kingdom, in May, the average water temperature is 11.5°C (52.7°F).Note: If planning to swim in 11.5°C (52.7°F) under 10°C (50°F), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 13°C (55.4°F) is not much warmer.
Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Brighton, United Kingdom, is 15h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, in Brighton, sunrise is at 4:52 am and sunset at 9:04 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Brighton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Brighton?
What is the average humidity in May in Brighton?
How much does it rain in Brighton in May?
When it does not snow in Brighton?
Does it snow in Brighton in May?
What is the sea water temperature in May in Brighton?
How many hours of daylight does Brighton have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Brighton?
How long on average sun shines in May in Brighton?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Brighton?
Average temperature in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 14.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1017mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 17.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (16.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 31mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 11.5°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.3°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Brighton, 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 and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Brighton, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (9km).
Brighton, United Kingdom
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