Ashbourne weather in May (Meath, Ireland)

Will it be warm or cold in Ashbourne this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Ashbourne includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Ashbourne in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 16 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Ashbourne climate page with graphs.

 

Ashbourne, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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?

For visitors traveling to Ashbourne, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 10°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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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