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Riverstown weather in May (Sligo County, Ireland)

How does the May weather in Riverstown compare to other months? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Riverstown typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Riverstown in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 19 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 157 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riverstown climate page with graphs.

 

Riverstown, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 63%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 157 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

Find out more about the weather in Ireland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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