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County Cork Weather in May

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

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Cork Kinsale Blarney Clonakilty

Planning a getaway to County Cork, Ireland this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in County Cork in May

County Cork, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in County Cork generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in Cork.

To explore the conditions in County Cork, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobh with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Glengarriff with 102 mm (4 in). Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Cork.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Cork enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in County Cork in May

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

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 County Cork

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

Temperature range in County Cork (May)

Precipitation variation in County Cork (May)

Cork

In May Cork generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
194 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Cork →

Kinsale

In May Kinsale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
194 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Kinsale →

Blarney

In May Blarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
194 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Blarney →

Clonakilty

In May Clonakilty generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
194 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Clonakilty →

Skibbereen

In May Skibbereen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°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)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
161 hours
194 hours
176 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Skibbereen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in County Cork, in Ireland.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cork 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kinsale 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Blarney 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Clonakilty 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Skibbereen 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Baltimore 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 76 mm (3 in)

County Cork weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

County Cork, Ireland typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Cork average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

In Cork, the average daytime high in May is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

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

Not particularly. Cork averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for County Cork, Ireland.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit County Cork, Ireland with overall tolerable weather in Cork. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit County Cork, Ireland is in July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Cork. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

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