May weather forecast
Gilroy, CA

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A colorful sunset sky over the hilly region of Gilroy in California
A colorful sunset sky over the hilly region of Gilroy in California

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also an agreeable month in Gilroy, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 46°F (7.8°C) and max 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into May notes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C), revealing a mild distinction from the 68.2°F (20.1°C) in April. A sharp reduction from the daytime highs is witnessed during May, with nighttime temperatures averaging a low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

In Gilroy, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 2.4 rainfall days, in May, Gilroy aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.4 rainfall days, and 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 72.5°F (22.5°C) and the low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gilroy, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

What is the last month it rains?

May is the last month it rains. During 2.4 rainfall days, in May, Gilroy aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Gilroy have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilroy have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Gilroy?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gilroy, CA

Average temperature in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (54.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (40.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Gilroy, CA

Average pressure in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gilroy, CA

Average wind speed in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Gilroy, CA

Average humidity in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Gilroy, CA

Average rainfall in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0").

Average rainfall days in May
Gilroy, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gilroy, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gilroy, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (21.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gilroy, CA

Average UV index in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Gilroy, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Gilroy, CA

Average visibility in May - Gilroy, CA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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