Kildare County Weather in May

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

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Naas Athy Maynooth Celbridge

Planning a journey to Kildare County, Ireland this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Kildare County in May

Kildare County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Kildare County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Naas.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 73 mm (2.9 in) in Naas.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Naas, you can expect around 188 hours of sunlight in May, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

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Best Places to Visit in Kildare County in May

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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 Kildare County

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

Temperature range in Kildare County (May)

Precipitation variation in Kildare County (May)

Naas

In May Naas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Naas →

Athy

In May Athy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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)
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Athy →

Maynooth

In May Maynooth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Maynooth →

Celbridge

In May Celbridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Celbridge →

Kildare

In May Kildare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kildare →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Naas 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Athy 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Maynooth 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Celbridge 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Kildare 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Leixlip 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Kildare County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Kildare County, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Naas sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Naas averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Kildare County, Ireland. Naas averages only about 73 mm (2.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Naas, May might be a good time to visit Kildare County, Ireland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Naas. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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