May weather forecastPortpatrick, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Portpatrick, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 8.2°C (46.8°F) and 12.3°C (54.1°F).

Temperature

May's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a cool 12.3°C (54.1°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Portpatrick sustains a near constant temperature throughout May, with nighttime averages of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

Humidity

April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

April and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of rain.

Snowfall

In Portpatrick, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Portpatrick, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 9min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 9:46 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 12.3°C (54.1°F) and a low-temperature of 8.2°C (46.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are April, May and November, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

In May, the average relative humidity is 81%.

April and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 14.5 days and typically aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of rain.

In Portpatrick, during May, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

April through November are months without snowfall.

The average day length in May is 16h and 9min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 9:46 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.5h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (15.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 20.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (29.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (17.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (81%).

Average rainfall in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (32mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (14.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Portpatrick, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Portpatrick, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (9km).