Lucan weather in May (Dublin County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lucan this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Lucan includes 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Lucan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Lucan climate page with graphs.

 

Lucan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (15 KM, 9 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

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