Sligo

Sligo County Weather in May

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

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Sligo Enniscrone Grange Tobercurry

Thinking about venturing to Sligo County, Ireland this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Sligo County in May

Sligo County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Sligo County generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Sligo.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Enniscrone with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Sligo with 103 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Sligo gets around 157 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Sligo County in May

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

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

Temperature range in Sligo County (May)

Precipitation variation in Sligo County (May)

Sligo

In May Sligo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
95 mm (3.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sligo →

Enniscrone

In May Enniscrone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
157 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Enniscrone →

Grange

In May Grange generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Grange →

Tobercurry

In May Tobercurry 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)
99 mm (3.9 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Tobercurry →

Riverstown

In May Riverstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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
94 mm (3.7 in)
101 mm (4 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Riverstown →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sligo County, in Ireland.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sligo 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Enniscrone 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Grange 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Tobercurry 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Riverstown 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Ballymote 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Sligo County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Sligo County, Ireland generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Sligo sees daytime temperatures near 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

In Sligo, the average daytime high in May is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Sligo typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 103 mm (4.1 in) on average across Sligo County, Ireland.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sligo, May may not be the ideal time to visit Sligo County, Ireland.

On average, the best time to visit Sligo County, Ireland is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Sligo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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