Red Castle weather in May (Donegal County, Ireland)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Red Castle during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Red Castle tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 14°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Red Castle in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 85 mm for the month. As the driest month, you can expect little to no rain. This makes it perfect for outdoor events and activities. Enjoy the freedom from wet weather. Climate data suggests that about 18 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 203 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Red Castle, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 85 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Derry, Ireland (21 KM, 13 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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