May weather forecast
Calais, Guernsey

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Weather in May

Weather in May represents a genuine transition into the warm season in Calais, Guernsey. Temperatures rise to an average high of 12.8°C (55°F) and a low of 10.6°C (51.1°F), indicating steadily warming conditions. An increase in sunlight exposure to 15.4 hours per day coupled with notable sunshine duration of 9.1 hours make May the month with the longest sunlight hours yet. This is further highlighted by an average UV index of 4, advising necessity for sun protection. Despite the higher humidity at 82%, the visible decrease in cloud cover makes for an enjoyable outdoor experience this time of the year.

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a still cool 12.8°C (55°F), differing minimally from April's 11°C (51.8°F). Calais experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Calais, Guernsey, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Calais, there are 196.3 rainfall days, and 557mm (21.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Calais, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 22min.
On the first day of May in Calais, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 20:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 21:07 BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Calais?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Calais, is 12.8°C (55°F), while the average low-temperature is 10.6°C (51.1°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Calais?

In May, the average relative humidity in Calais is 82%.

How many days does it rain in May in Calais?

In Calais, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Calais?

In Calais, snow does not fall in February through December.

How many hours of daylight does Calais have in May?

In May, the average day length is 15h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Calais?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 20:27. On the last day of the month, in Calais, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 21:07 BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Calais?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Calais?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Calais, Guernsey, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average temperature in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average high temperature in May: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (7°C).

Average pressure in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average pressure in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average wind speed in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average wind speed in May: 23.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (36km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (21.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average humidity in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average rainfall in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (87mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average rainfall days in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average snowfall in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average snowfall days in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average sunshine days in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4 days).

Average UV index in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average UV index in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average cloud cover in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Calais, Guernsey

Average visibility in May - Calais, Guernsey
  • 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).

Calais, Guernsey

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