Glenties weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

Is Glenties a good destination in May, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During May, Glenties usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 15°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Glenties in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 203 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, 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 Glenties climate page with graphs.

 

Glenties, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (66 KM, 41 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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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