Bunratty weather in May (Clare, Ireland)

How does the weather in Bunratty usually fare in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Bunratty typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 16°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Bunratty in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. With the driest weather of the year, this month is ideal for outdoor fun. Plan your events and outings without worrying about rain. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 182 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with 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 Bunratty climate page with graphs.

 

Bunratty, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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?

For visitors traveling to Bunratty, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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