Weather in May in The Burren
Considering a trip to the Burren this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in the Burren in May?
The Burren is a region in Ireland. May in the Burren generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Doolin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Burren in May, check out the map below.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Burren, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kinvara with an average of 86 mm to moderate rainfall in Doolin with 99 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected in Doolin. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our the Burren climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Burren?
Doolin
In May Doolin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lisdoonvarna
In May Lisdoonvarna generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ballyvaughan
In May Ballyvaughan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kinvara
In May Kinvara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fanore
In May Fanore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit the Burren?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to the Burren. Typically, the climate in Doolin is tolerable. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Doolin. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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