Donegal weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Donegal in May? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Donegal includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 7°C at night.

Precipitation

Donegal in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With approximately 203 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Donegal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Donegal.

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