Galway weather in May (Galway County, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Galway during May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Galway typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Galway in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 157 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Galway, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (49 KM, 30 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?

For visitors traveling to Galway, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.