Weather in May in Louth County
Thinking about venturing to Louth County this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Louth County in May?
Louth County is a region in Ireland. May in Louth County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Dundalk.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Drogheda with an average of 67 mm to moderate rainfall in Dundalk with 74 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected in Dundalk. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Louth County for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Louth County climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Louth County?
Dundalk
In May Dundalk 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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Carlingford
In May Carlingford 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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Drogheda
In May Drogheda 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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Is May the best time to visit Louth County?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Dundalk, May might be a good time to visit Louth County. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Louth County is in July with generally perfect weather in Dundalk. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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