Weather in May in The Ring of Kerry
Planning a getaway to the Ring of Kerry this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in the Ring of Kerry in May?
The Ring of Kerry is a region in Ireland. May in the Ring of Kerry generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Killarney.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Portmagee with an average of 97 mm to high rainfall in Killorglin with 108 mm.Average sunshine
Killarney enjoys a balanced 180 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in the Ring of Kerry, see the map below. For a more detailed look at the Ring of Kerry's yearly weather, check out our the Ring of Kerry climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in the Ring of Kerry?
Killarney
In May Killarney generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kenmare
In May Kenmare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Killorglin
In May Killorglin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Waterville
In May Waterville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Cahersiveen
In May Cahersiveen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Ring of Kerry, in Ireland.
Is May the best time to visit the Ring of Kerry?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit the Ring of Kerry with overall tolerable weather in Killarney. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit the Ring of Kerry is in June with generally pleasant weather in Killarney. In contrast, January, February, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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