Weather in May in Galway County
Are you planning a trip a to Galway 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 Galway County in May?
Galway County is a region in Ireland. May in Galway County 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 Inishbofin to 16°C in Ballinasloe. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Ballinasloe and 10°C in Inishbofin.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portumna with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Cornamona with 110 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 157 hours of sunlight expected in Galway. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galway County in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Galway County climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Galway County?
Galway
In May Galway 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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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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Cong
In May Cong 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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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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Renvyle
In May Renvyle 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galway County, in Ireland.
Is May the best time to visit Galway County?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Galway County with overall tolerable weather in Galway.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Galway. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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