The weather in May in Channel Islands
It's cool to moderate in May in Channel Islands 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 8°C and 13°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Channel Islands. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Channel Islands, . A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 27°C in 2017, Channel Islands reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 29 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Channel Islands
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Channel Islands. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Channel Islands | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 8°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 29 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Channel Islands with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Channel Islands is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Channel Islands, . The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Channel Islands
Temperature in May in Channel Islands over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Channel Islands, . Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Channel Islands
Total precipitation in May in Channel Islands over the years
Daily UV index in May in Channel Islands
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Channel Islands, 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.
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Average weather in Channel Islands by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Channel Islands. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.