Lurgan weather in May (County Armagh, Ireland)

Is Lurgan a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Lurgan includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 16°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 8°C.

Precipitation

Lurgan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With about 184 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Lurgan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 9°C *  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (21 KM, 13 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.

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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 9°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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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