Monaghan County Weather in May

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

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Monaghan Carrickmacross Lisnalong Castleblayney

Planning a trip to Monaghan County, Ireland this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Monaghan County in May

Monaghan County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Monaghan 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 Monaghan.

For a closer look at conditions across Monaghan County, Ireland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 80 mm (3.1 in) in Monaghan.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Monaghan, you can expect around 184 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.

Explore Monaghan County by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Monaghan County in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Monaghan County

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

Temperature range in Monaghan County (May)

Precipitation variation in Monaghan County (May)

Monaghan

In May Monaghan 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 good 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
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Carrickmacross

In May Carrickmacross 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 good 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)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Lisnalong

In May Lisnalong 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 good 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)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Lisnalong →

Castleblayney

In May Castleblayney 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 good 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)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
184 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Monaghan County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Monaghan 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Carrickmacross 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Lisnalong 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Castleblayney 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Monaghan County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Monaghan County, Ireland typically experiences good weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Monaghan average around 16°C (61°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

In Monaghan, the average daytime high in May is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Monaghan County, Ireland during May, with Monaghan averaging close to 80 mm (3.1 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Monaghan County, Ireland with overall good weather in Monaghan. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly excellent weather in Monaghan. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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