Carlow County Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Carlow County, Ireland in May.

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Carlow Tullow

Thinking about venturing to Carlow County, Ireland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Carlow County in May

Carlow County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Carlow County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Carlow.

For specific regional insights in Carlow County, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 74 mm (2.9 in) in Carlow.

Explore Carlow County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Carlow County - and find the best time to visit. (based on Carlow)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) July20°C (68°F) This monthAugust20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Carlow County in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Carlow County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Carlow County

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Carlow County, Ireland?

Temperature range in Carlow County (May)

Precipitation variation in Carlow County (May)

Carlow

In May Carlow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Tullow

In May Tullow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
213 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Carlow County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Carlow County in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Carlow 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Tullow 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Carlow County weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Carlow County, Ireland in May?

May in Carlow County, Ireland brings good weather. In Carlow, daytime temperatures are typically around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Carlow County, Ireland in May?

Average temperatures in Carlow County, Ireland during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Carlow.

Does Carlow County, Ireland get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Carlow County, Ireland during May, with Carlow averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Carlow County, Ireland?

Given the typically good weather conditions in Carlow, May might be a good time to visit Carlow County, Ireland. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Carlow. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be less favorable.

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