Weather in May
Temperature
Liverpool's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) in April to a refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F). Liverpool's temperature lowers to a mean of 8.3°C (46.9°F) during the nights in May.Rainfall
In Liverpool, United Kingdom, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 194 rainfall days, and 859mm (33.82") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In Liverpool, United Kingdom, the average seawater temperature in May is 10.9°C (51.6°F).Note: Entering waters of 10.9°C (51.6°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.
Daylight
In Liverpool, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 55min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:50 am and sunset at 9:29 pm BST.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 6.7h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Average temperature in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (13.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.6°C).
Average rainfall in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (101mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (40mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 15 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, November and December (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (14 days).
Average snowfall days in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 10.9°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (16.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (7.4°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 30min).
Average UV index in May
Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 0).
Liverpool, United Kingdom
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