Castletownbere weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Castletownbere during May? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Castletownbere includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Castletownbere in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, 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 Castletownbere climate page with graphs.

 

Castletownbere, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 97 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (39 KM, 24 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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