Leopardstown weather in May (Dublin County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Leopardstown usually fare in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Leopardstown usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 15°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Leopardstown in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Leopardstown, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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 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 10°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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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