Buncrana weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Buncrana in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Buncrana typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Buncrana in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 203 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Derry, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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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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 Buncrana 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.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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