Shannon weather in May (Clare, Ireland)

What should you pack for a trip to Shannon in May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Shannon tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Shannon in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. This month sees the least rain, offering perfect conditions for outdoor adventures. Enjoy clear skies and make the most of the dry weather. Past climate data indicates that roughly 18 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers 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 Shannon climate page with graphs.

 

Shannon, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 182 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Limerick, Ireland (18 KM, 11 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Shannon, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Shannon.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ireland? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ireland. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.