Mayo weather in May
Considering a trip to Mayo this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mayo in May?
Mayo is a region in Ireland. May in Mayo generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average maximum temperatures are moderate and range from 14°C in Belmullet to 16°C in Cong. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Cong and 9°C in Belmullet.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Belmullet with an average of 84 mm to high rainfall in Louisburgh with 104 mm. The city Westport usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mayo in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mayo climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Mayo?
Westport
In May Westport 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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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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Castlebar
In May Castlebar 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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Ballina
In May Ballina 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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Belmullet
In May Belmullet 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 Mayo, in Ireland.
Is May the best time to visit Mayo?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Mayo with overall tolerable weather in Westport.
On average, the best time to visit Mayo is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Westport. The weather in January, February, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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