Weather in May in Mayo
Are you planning a trip a to Mayo in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Mayo in May?
Mayo is a region in Ireland. May in Mayo 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 Belmullet to 16°C in Cong. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C in Cong and 9°C in Belmullet.To explore the conditions in Mayo in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 157 hours of sunlight anticipated in Westport. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at Mayo's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mayo climate page.
Where to go in Mayo in May





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Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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