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Allihies weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Allihies for May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

May in Allihies generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Allihies in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Allihies. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Allihies, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (35 KM, 21 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

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

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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 this month?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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