Kenmare weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

How is the weather in Kenmare in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Kenmare generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Kenmare in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 180 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Kenmare, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Valentia, Ireland (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

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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 Kenmare in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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