Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Lower River with an average temperature of 41°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 39°C to a high of 42°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Lower River 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 Lower River with hot temperatures, averaging around 41°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 41°C, with nights close to 24°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Lower River will be around 41°C, with nights close to 25°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average chance of precipitation is only 5% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Lower River. 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.
Lower River in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
41°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
42°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
39°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
38 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Lower River?
May isn’t a good time to be in Lower River. The average temperature of 41°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Lower River in May
With 45°C, Lower River hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 34°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Lower River
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Lower River, 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 Lower River
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Lower River, 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 2 days of rain in Lower River.
Daily UV Index in May in Lower River
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Lower River, 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 Lower River Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Lower River, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Lower River Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Lower River, 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 Lower River
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Average Weather in Lower River by Month
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