May weather forecast
Dover, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Dover, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and an average low of 10.5°C (50.9°F).

Temperature

Entering May, Dover's average high-temperature reads a moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Recording a slight drop from the daily maximum, Dover notes an average low temperature of 10.5°C (50.9°F) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Dover is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dover, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Dover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.3 days and collects up to 434mm (17.09") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Dover, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Dover, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Dover, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 8:59 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Dover, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dover in May?

The high-temperature in Dover, United Kingdom, during May is 13.3°C (55.9°F) and the low-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Dover?

In Dover, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Dover?

In May, in Dover, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout May, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dover?

In Dover, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in May?

In Dover, United Kingdom, the average day length in May is 15h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Dover?

On the first day of May in Dover, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 8:59 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Dover?

In Dover, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Dover?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (7.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).

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Average pressure in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.3km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dover, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and June (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in May
Dover, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Dover, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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