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 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
Canterbury's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F), subtly shifts from April's 11.2°C (52.2°F). May nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Canterbury, United Kingdom, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 35mm (1.38") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canterbury, there are 191.2 rainfall days, and 552mm (21.73") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Canterbury.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Canterbury, United Kingdom, is 15h and 36min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:01 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Canterbury is 8.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Canterbury is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Canterbury?
What is the average humidity in May in Canterbury?
How much does it rain in Canterbury in May?
When it does not snow in Canterbury?
How many hours of daylight does Canterbury have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Canterbury?
How long on average sun shines in May in Canterbury?
What is the UV index reading in May in Canterbury?
Average temperature in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 9.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 18.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (27.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 35mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (63mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (13.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (25mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (7.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Canterbury, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (9km).
Canterbury, United Kingdom
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