Roscommon County Weather in May

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

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Boyle Roscommon Ballyfarnon Strokestown

Planning a getaway to Roscommon County, Ireland 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 to Expect in Roscommon County in May

Roscommon County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Roscommon 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 8°C (46°F) in Boyle.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Roscommon County, Ireland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Roscommon with an average of 85 mm (3.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Ballyfarnon with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Boyle receives about 157 hours of sunlight in May, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Roscommon County in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Roscommon County

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

Temperature range in Roscommon County (May)

Precipitation variation in Roscommon County (May)

Boyle

In May Boyle 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 tolerable 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
132 hours
157 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Boyle →

Roscommon

In May Roscommon 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 tolerable 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
132 hours
157 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Roscommon →

Ballyfarnon

In May Ballyfarnon 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 tolerable 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
132 hours
157 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ballyfarnon →

Strokestown

In May Strokestown 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 tolerable 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
132 hours
157 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Strokestown →

Castlerea

In May Castlerea 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 tolerable 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
132 hours
157 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Castlerea →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boyle 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Roscommon 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Ballyfarnon 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Strokestown 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Castlerea 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)

Roscommon County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Roscommon County, Ireland in May. The popular destination of Boyle averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Boyle peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in May, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Roscommon County, Ireland during May, with Boyle averaging close to 97 mm (3.8 in).

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

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Roscommon County, Ireland with overall tolerable weather in Boyle. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly tolerable weather in Boyle. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, November and December tend to be poor.

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