May weather forecast
Watford, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Watford, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 16.1°C (61°F) and min 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Temperature

Watford marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 16.1°C (61°F), a subtle shift from April's 13.8°C (56.8°F). Throughout the month of May, Watford observes an average nighttime temperature of 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Watford is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Watford, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout May, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watford, United Kingdom, there are 140.9 rainfall days, and 239mm (9.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Watford, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, in Watford, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 9:09 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Watford is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Watford?
In Watford, 16.1°C (61°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.3°C (45.1°F) is the average low-temperature during May.
What is the average humidity in May in Watford?
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.
How many days does it rain in May in Watford?
In Watford, United Kingdom, in May, during 12.6 rainfall days, 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Watford?
April through November are months without snowfall in Watford.
How many hours of daylight does Watford have in May?
The average day length in May is 15h and 40min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Watford?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 9:09 pm BST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Watford?
The average sunshine duration in May in Watford, United Kingdom, is 7.5h.
How high is the UV index in May in Watford?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Watford, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average temperature in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 16.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average pressure in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 15mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (31mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and September (9.3 days).

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average UV index in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May - Watford, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in May
Watford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 49).

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).

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