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Kells weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

What weather conditions can you expect in Kells this May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kells includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Kells in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 102 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 180 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Kells, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 62%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 102 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 18 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 180 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 42% *  
* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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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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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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