Blanchardstown weather in May (Dublin County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Blanchardstown look like in May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Blanchardstown generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Blanchardstown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Blanchardstown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

10/10

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