Rathgar weather in May (Dublin County, Ireland)

How does the weather in Rathgar usually fare in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Rathgar includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 15°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Rathgar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 16 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 188 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rathgar climate page with graphs.

 

Rathgar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (13 KM, 8 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 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

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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