Limerick weather in May (Limerick County, Ireland)

Planning a trip to Limerick in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Limerick typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Limerick in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers 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 Limerick climate page with graphs.

 

Limerick, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 64%  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ireland in May

Find out more about the weather in Ireland in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Precipitation

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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 Limerick in May?

For visitors traveling to Limerick, 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 in May.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Limerick.

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