Monaghan weather in May (Monaghan County, Ireland)

What does the weather outlook for Monaghan look like in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Monaghan usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Monaghan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 18 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 184 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands 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 Monaghan climate page with graphs.

 

Monaghan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 89% *  

Sunshine 184 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

Data from: Belfast, Ireland (66 KM, 41 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.

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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