Spiddal weather in May (Galway County, Ireland)

Can you expect sunny skies in Spiddal in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Spiddal typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Spiddal in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 157 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Spiddal, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 86 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 157 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Claremorris, Ireland (56 KM, 35 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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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 Spiddal, 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

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