Dundalk weather in May (Louth County, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dundalk during May? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

May in Dundalk generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Dundalk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 17 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 188 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dundalk, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (64 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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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