Ballina weather in May (Mayo, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Ballina this May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Ballina includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Ballina in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 157 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, July and August generally stand out with 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 Ballina climate page with graphs.

 

Ballina, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (45 KM, 28 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.

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 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

Interested in more climate information?

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