Westmeath Weather in May

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

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Athlone Mullingar Kilbeggan Glasson

Planning a journey to Westmeath, Ireland this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Westmeath in May

Westmeath, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Westmeath 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 Athlone.

For specific regional insights in Westmeath, Ireland, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 79 mm (3.1 in) in Athlone.

Explore Westmeath by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Westmeath — and find the best time to visit. (based on Athlone)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September18°C (64°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Westmeath in May

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

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 Westmeath

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

Temperature range in Westmeath (May)

Precipitation variation in Westmeath (May)

Athlone

In May Athlone 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
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Athlone →

Mullingar

In May Mullingar 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)
19°C (66°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
76 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Mullingar →

Kilbeggan

In May Kilbeggan 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
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kilbeggan →

Glasson

In May Glasson 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
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Glasson →

Castlepollard

In May Castlepollard 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
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Westmeath, in Ireland.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Athlone 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Mullingar 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Kilbeggan 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Glasson 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Castlepollard 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Moate 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Westmeath weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Westmeath, Ireland in May?

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

What is the average temperature in Westmeath, Ireland in May?

Average temperatures in Westmeath, Ireland during May range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 16°C (61°F) in Athlone.

Does Westmeath, Ireland get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Athlone averages just 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Westmeath, Ireland.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Westmeath, Ireland?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Athlone, May might be a good time to visit Westmeath, Ireland. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Westmeath, Ireland is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Athlone. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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