Buncrana weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

What is the weather forecast for Buncrana in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Buncrana tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 15°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Buncrana in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 18 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Buncrana. May, 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 Buncrana climate page with graphs.

 

Buncrana, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 87 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

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