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Ballymote weather in May (Sligo County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Ballymote in May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Ballymote typically brings moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Ballymote in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 157 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer 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 Ballymote climate page with graphs.

 

Ballymote, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 157 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (51 KM, 31 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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