Carrick on Shannon weather in May (Leitrim, Ireland)

Interested in knowing the climate of Carrick on Shannon in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

May in Carrick on Shannon generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Carrick on Shannon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August and September generally stand 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 Carrick on Shannon climate page with graphs.

 

Carrick on Shannon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (63 KM, 39 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.

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

9/10

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