Weather in May in Connemara
Considering a trip to Connemara 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 Connemara in May?
Connemara is a region in Ireland. May in Connemara generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Cleggan to 16°C in Oughterard. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Oughterard and 9°C in Cleggan.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Spiddal with an average of 86 mm to high rainfall in Carna with 101 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 157 hours of sunlight anticipated in Clifden. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Connemara for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Connemara climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Connemara?
Clifden
In May Clifden 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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Oughterard
In May Oughterard 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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Roundstone
In May Roundstone 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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Cleggan
In May Cleggan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ballyconneely
In May Ballyconneely generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°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 Connemara?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Connemara. Typically, the climate in Clifden is tolerable.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Clifden. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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