Oughterard weather in May (Galway County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Oughterard this May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Oughterard tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 16°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Oughterard in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November 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 Oughterard climate page with graphs.

 

Oughterard, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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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 Oughterard, 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.

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

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