Donegal County weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Donegal County in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Donegal County in May?
Donegal County is a region in Ireland. May in Donegal County generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 13°C in Greencastle to 16°C in Bundoran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Bundoran and 9°C in Greencastle.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Malin Head with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Kincasslagh with 104 mm.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Donegal County, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Donegal County's yearly weather, check out our Donegal County climate page.
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Popular destinations in Donegal County
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Donegal County?
Average weather in Bundoran
In May Bundoran generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Donegal
In May Donegal generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Letterkenny
In May Letterkenny generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Buncrana
In May Buncrana 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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Average weather in Moville
In May Moville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Donegal County, in Ireland.
Is May the best time to visit Donegal County?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Donegal County with often unpleasant weather in Bundoran.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide tolerable weather in Bundoran. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.
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