May weather forecast
Greenwich, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Greenwich, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.8°C (62.2°F) and min 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature registers at a still refreshing 16.8°C (62.2°F), subtly different from April's 14.1°C (57.4°F). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 8.1°C (46.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Greenwich is 76%.

Rainfall

In Greenwich, in May, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Greenwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 306mm (12.05") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Greenwich.

Daylight

In Greenwich, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Greenwich, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 9:06 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Greenwich, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Greenwich?

The high-temperature, in May, in Greenwich, records 16.8°C (62.2°F), while the low-temperature is 8.1°C (46.6°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Greenwich?

In Greenwich, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Greenwich?

In May, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Greenwich?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Greenwich in May?

In May, in Greenwich, United Kingdom, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Greenwich have in May?

In May, the average day length in Greenwich is 15h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Greenwich?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Greenwich, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 9:06 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Greenwich?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Greenwich?

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

Average temperature in May - Greenwich, 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: 8.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.1°C).

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Average pressure in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Greenwich, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.7km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 21mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Greenwich, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Greenwich, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 49).

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Average visibility in May
Greenwich, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Greenwich, 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).

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