Bantry weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

How is the weather in Bantry in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Bantry typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Bantry in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 18 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bantry, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (61 KM, 38 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in May and which places have the best weather 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 Bantry in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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