Valentia weather in May (Ireland)

Thinking of visiting Valentia in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Valentia typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Valentia in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 180 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, May is one of the better months to visit Valentia. May, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Valentia climate page with graphs.

 

Valentia, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 180 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 42%  

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?

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 11°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

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.