Athenry weather in May (Galway County, Ireland)

Curious about the May weather in Athenry? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Athenry typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Athenry in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Athenry, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

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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 Athenry in May?

For visitors traveling to Athenry, 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.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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