Portumna weather in May (Galway County, Ireland)

Is May a good time to explore Portumna weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Portumna includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Portumna in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With about 182 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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 Portumna climate page with graphs.

 

Portumna, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Limerick, Ireland (55 KM, 34 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 Portumna, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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