Weather in May in Kerry
Planning a journey to Kerry 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 Kerry in May?
Kerry is a region in Ireland. May in Kerry 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 Dunquin to 16°C in Ballylongford. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Ballylongford and 10°C in Dunquin.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ballybunion with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Glencar with 112 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Killarney. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Kerry, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kerry's yearly weather, check out our Kerry climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kerry?
Killarney
In May Killarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kenmare
In May Kenmare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dingle
In May Dingle 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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Tralee
In May Tralee 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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Killorglin
In May Killorglin 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kerry, in Ireland.
Is May the best time to visit Kerry?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Killarney, May might be a good time to visit Kerry.
On average, the best time to visit Kerry is in June with generally pleasant weather in Killarney. In contrast, January, February, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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