Cavan County Weather in May

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

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Cavan Mountnugent Ballyconnell Cootehill

Are you planning a trip a to Cavan County, Ireland in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Cavan County in May

Cavan County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Cavan 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 8°C (46°F) in Cavan.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Virginia with an average of 76 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Ballyconnell with 85 mm (3.3 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Cavan County in May

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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 Cavan County

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

Temperature range in Cavan County (May)

Precipitation variation in Cavan County (May)

Cavan

In May Cavan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cavan →

Mountnugent

In May Mountnugent generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Mountnugent →

Ballyconnell

In May Ballyconnell generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ballyconnell →

Cootehill

In May Cootehill generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cootehill →

Virginia

In May Virginia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Virginia →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cavan 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Mountnugent 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Ballyconnell 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Cootehill 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Virginia 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 76 mm (3 in)

Cavan County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Cavan County, Ireland typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cavan average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 8°C (46°F) at night.

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

Cavan averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Cavan County, Ireland during May, with Cavan averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Cavan County, Ireland with overall tolerable weather in Cavan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Cavan. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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