Letterkenny weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

Curious about the climate in Letterkenny this May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Letterkenny typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C.

Precipitation

Letterkenny in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 203 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Letterkenny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Letterkenny. May, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Letterkenny, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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