Clifden weather in May (Galway County, Ireland)

What can you expect from the weather in Clifden during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

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

Clifden in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

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

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Clifden, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (72 KM, 45 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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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 Clifden 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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