Cahersiveen weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

Curious about the May weather in Cahersiveen? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Cahersiveen generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Cahersiveen in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 19 days.

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cahersiveen, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 100 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (2 KM, 1 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 Cahersiveen 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. With a water temperature of around 11°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 in May.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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