Slane weather in May (Meath, Ireland)

Is May a good time to explore Slane weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During May, Slane usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 16°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Slane in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 188 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Slane, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (36 KM, 22 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?

For visitors traveling to Slane, 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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