Midleton weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

How's the weather trend in Midleton as May approaches? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Midleton typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 15°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Midleton in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 17 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 194 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July, August and September generally stand out with 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 Midleton climate page with graphs.

 

Midleton, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Cork, 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?

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 11°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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Midleton.

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