Rosscarbery weather in May (County Cork, Ireland)

What kind of weather does May bring to Rosscarbery? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Rosscarbery typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 9°C.

Precipitation

Rosscarbery in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. This is the driest month of the year. Typically around 18 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 194 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rosscarbery, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 40% *  

Data from: Cork, Ireland (47 KM, 29 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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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