Tipperary County Weather in May

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

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Cashel Clonmel Nenagh Cahir

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

What to Expect in Tipperary County in May

Tipperary County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Tipperary 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 Cashel.

To explore the conditions in Tipperary County, Ireland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Clonmel with an average of 75 mm (3 in) to moderate rainfall in Ballina with 84 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Cashel gets approximately 182 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Tipperary County by month

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Best Places to Visit in Tipperary County in May

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

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

Temperature range in Tipperary County (May)

Precipitation variation in Tipperary County (May)

Cashel

In May Cashel 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 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
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
182 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cashel →

Clonmel

In May Clonmel 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 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)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
182 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Clonmel →

Nenagh

In May Nenagh 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
156 hours
182 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Nenagh →

Cahir

In May Cahir 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 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)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
182 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Cahir →

Tipperary

In May Tipperary 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 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)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
156 hours
182 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tipperary →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cashel 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Clonmel 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Nenagh 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Cahir 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Tipperary 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Thurles 16°C (61°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Tipperary County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Cashel averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Not particularly. Cashel averages just 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Tipperary County, Ireland.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tipperary County, Ireland with overall tolerable weather in Cashel. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Tipperary County, Ireland is in July with generally perfect weather in Cashel. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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