May weather forecast
Rochester, United Kingdom

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderate month in Rochester, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 15.7°C (60.3°F) and 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Temperature

In Rochester, United Kingdom, the average high-temperature in May is essentially the same as in April - a still moderate 15.7°C (60.3°F). In May, in Rochester, the average low-temperature is 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. In Rochester, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 446mm (17.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Rochester.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Rochester is 15h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, in Rochester, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:03 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Rochester?

In Rochester, in May, the average high-temperature is 15.7°C (60.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 8.3°C (46.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Rochester?

The average relative humidity in May in Rochester is 80%.

How much does it rain in Rochester in May?

In Rochester, United Kingdom, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Rochester?

April through October are months without snowfall in Rochester.

How many hours of daylight does Rochester have in May?

The average day length in May in Rochester, United Kingdom, is 15h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Rochester?

On the first day of May in Rochester, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:03 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Rochester?

The average sunshine duration in May in Rochester, United Kingdom, is 8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Rochester?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rochester, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.3°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 (2.8°C).

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Average pressure in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
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
Rochester, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rochester, 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: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Rochester, 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
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

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 43).

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Average visibility in May
Rochester, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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