Swords weather in May (Dublin County, Ireland)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Swords this May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

May in Swords generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Swords in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

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 Swords climate page with graphs.

 

Swords, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 10°C *  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

* Data from: Dublin, Ireland (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Ireland in May

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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. With a water temperature of around 10°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

10/10

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