Kilkenny weather in May (Kilkenny County, Ireland)
What's the typical weather in Kilkenny for May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.
Temperatures
Typically, May in Kilkenny includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.
Precipitation
Kilkenny in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Typically around 17 days days of rainfall are expected.Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kilkenny climate page with graphs.
Kilkenny, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
7°C
Max Temperature
16°C
Chance of Rain
55%
Precipitation
71 mm
Rainy days
17 days
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.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Kilkenny, 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.
Interested in more climate information?
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