County Cork weather in May
Planning a journey to County Cork this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in County Cork in May?
County Cork is a region in Ireland. May in County Cork generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Cork.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cobh with an average of 67 mm to high rainfall in Glengarriff with 102 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Cork. Meanwhile, Cork enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of County Cork in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our County Cork climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in County Cork?
Cork
In May Cork 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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Kinsale
In May Kinsale generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Blarney
In May Blarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Clonakilty
In May Clonakilty 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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Skibbereen
In May Skibbereen 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in County Cork, in Ireland.
Is May the best time to visit County Cork?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit County Cork 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 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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