Knock weather in May (Mayo, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Knock as May approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Knock typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Knock in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

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

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

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

 

Knock, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (9 KM, 5 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?

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Knock.

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