The weather in May in Ireland
It's cool to moderate in May in Ireland 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 6°C and 10°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Ireland. 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 Ireland. 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 25°C in 2020, Ireland reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 51 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Ireland
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ireland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Ireland | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 51 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Ireland with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ireland is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Ireland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Ireland
Temperature in May in Ireland over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Ireland. 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 Ireland
Total precipitation in May in Ireland over the years
Daily UV index in May in Ireland
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ireland, 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.
Weather experiences in May in Ireland
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We had sunny days, but also the typical Irish clouds and rain. The air temperature was between 10 and 18 degrees. Beautiful green scenery, but don't forget your umbrella.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Ireland by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ireland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.