Straffan weather in May (Kildare County, Ireland)

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

Temperatures

During May, Straffan usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Straffan in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 188 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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 and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Straffan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Dublin, Ireland (27 KM, 16 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 Straffan, 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 Straffan.

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