May weather forecast
Mellieha, Malta

May marks the onset of warmer temperatures, signaling the impending arrival of summer. It’s a time of blooming flowers, making Mellieha a riot of colors. UV levels start to rise; hence, carrying sunscreen becomes paramount for anyone planning outdoor activities. The sea starts to warm up, encouraging early summer dips. While the Mediterranean sun begins to shine brighter, the evening offers a pleasant coolness, perfect for a stroll around the vibrant town.

Temperature

In Mellieha, stepping into May brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from April's enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F) to a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 15°C (59°F) during May.

Rainfall

In Mellieha, Malta, in May, during 3 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80 rainfall days, and 499mm (19.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Mellieha, the average seawater temperature in May is 18.7°C (65.7°F).
Note: Most people do not take pleasure in swimming in water at 18.7°C (65.7°F). The difficulty of managing breathing increases as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, in Mellieha, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mellieha, Malta, is 10h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Mellieha, Malta, is 9. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 9 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ensure precautions are always in place. The risk to skin and eyes is high without them. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.