Temperatures in May
It's cool to moderate in May in Wissant with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wissant in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Wissant with cool temperatures, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights close to 10°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 16°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Wissant will be around 18°C, with nights close to 12°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Wissant is 13°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 41 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Wissant. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Wissant in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
41 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Wissant?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Wissant. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Wissant in May
With 27°C, Wissant hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 3°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Wissant
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Wissant, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Wissant
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Wissant, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Wissant.
Daily UV Index in May in Wissant
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Wissant, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Wissant Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Wissant, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Wissant Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Wissant, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Wissant
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Average Weather in Wissant by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wissant. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
