Maynooth weather in May (Kildare County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Maynooth look like in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Maynooth generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Maynooth in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 17 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 188 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 Maynooth climate page with graphs.

 

Maynooth, 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 (23 KM, 14 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?

For visitors traveling to Maynooth, 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. 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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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