Wicklow County Weather in May

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

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Bray Laragh Avoca Rathdrum

Considering a trip to Wicklow County, Ireland this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Wicklow County in May

Wicklow County, Ireland is a region in Ireland. May in Wicklow County generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C (57°F) in Wicklow to 16°C (61°F) in Baltinglass. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Baltinglass and 8°C (46°F) in Wicklow.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arklow with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Laragh with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Bray gets around 188 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 Wicklow County in May

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

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

Temperature range in Wicklow County (May)

Precipitation variation in Wicklow County (May)

Bray

In May Bray generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°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
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bray →

Laragh

In May Laragh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Laragh →

Avoca

In May Avoca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°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
79 mm (3.1 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Avoca →

Rathdrum

In May Rathdrum generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
188 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Rathdrum →

Arklow

In May Arklow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°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
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
213 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Arklow →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bray 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Laragh 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Avoca 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Rathdrum 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Arklow 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Wicklow 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Wicklow County weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Wicklow County, Ireland generally has tolerable weather conditions. Bray sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

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

Bray averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Wicklow County, Ireland during May, with Bray averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bray, May might be a good time to visit Wicklow County, Ireland.

Generally speaking, July and August provide pleasant weather in Bray. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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