May weather forecast
Harwich, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Harwich, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.7°C (56.7°F) and an average low of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

Temperature

Harwich's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13.7°C (56.7°F), subtly shifts from April's 11.3°C (52.3°F). May registers an average low temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F) in Harwich, subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Harwich, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Harwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.5 days and collects up to 389mm (15.31") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Sea temperature

In Harwich, United Kingdom, in May, the average water temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F).
Note: Swimming at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) in 11.4°C (52.5°F) is feasible with the right swimsuit; if not, expect cold shock and breathlessness. A quick swim at 13°C (55.4°F) without adequate warmth can be discomforting.

Daylight

In Harwich, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 42min.
On the first day of May in Harwich, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:41 am and sunset at 9:04 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index 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: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Harwich?

Harwich in May has an average high-temperature of 13.7°C (56.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 9.4°C (48.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Harwich?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Harwich?

In Harwich, United Kingdom, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Harwich?

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

What is the water temperature in May in Harwich?

In Harwich, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 11.4°C (52.5°F). Swimming in 11.4°C (52.5°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Harwich have in May?

In May, the average day length in Harwich, United Kingdom, is 15h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Harwich?

On the first day of May in Harwich, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:41 am and sunset at 9:04 pm BST.

How many hours of sunshine does Harwich have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Harwich?

In Harwich, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (20°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (22mm).
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
Harwich, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average sea temperature in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average sea temperature in May: 11.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.2°C).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Harwich, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Harwich, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Harwich, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in May
Harwich, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Harwich, 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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