Dingle weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Dingle this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dingle includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Dingle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 19 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Dingle. May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dingle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (23 KM, 14 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.

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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. 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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