Headford weather in May (Ireland)

What kind of weather does May bring to Headford? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Headford includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Headford in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Expect around 18 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Headford, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (28 KM, 17 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 Headford, 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 Headford.

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