Ballycotton weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Ballycotton in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In May, Ballycotton typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 14°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Ballycotton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 194 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ballycotton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

* Data from: Cork, Ireland (33 KM, 20 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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