Cork weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

How is the weather in Cork in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Cork generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Cork in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 194 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cork climate page with graphs.

 

Cork, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 58%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 194 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Ireland in May

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cork in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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