Killarney weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Killarney during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Killarney includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Killarney in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, April, November 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 Killarney climate page with graphs.

 

Killarney, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (52 KM, 32 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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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