Kilkenny County Weather in May

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

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Kilkenny Thomastown Freshford Graiguenamanagh

Considering a trip to Kilkenny County, Ireland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kilkenny County in May

Kilkenny County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Kilkenny 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 7°C (45°F) in Kilkenny.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 71 mm (2.8 in) in Kilkenny.

Explore Kilkenny County by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kilkenny County — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilkenny)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kilkenny County in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kilkenny County.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Kilkenny County

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

Temperature range in Kilkenny County (May)

Precipitation variation in Kilkenny County (May)

Kilkenny

In May Kilkenny 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 rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Thomastown

In May Thomastown 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)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
213 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Freshford

In May Freshford 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 rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Graiguenamanagh

In May Graiguenamanagh 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
175 hours
213 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kilkenny County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilkenny 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Thomastown 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Freshford 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Graiguenamanagh 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Kilkenny County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Kilkenny County, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Kilkenny sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

Kilkenny averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Kilkenny County, Ireland. Kilkenny averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kilkenny, May might be a good time to visit Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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