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Ballybofey weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

How does the May weather in Ballybofey compare to other months? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ballybofey typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Ballybofey in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 203 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballybofey, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 93 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
SunshineSunshine 203 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Derry, Ireland (37 KM, 23 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.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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