Valentia Island weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

What's the typical weather in Valentia Island for May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Valentia Island includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 14°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 10°C.

Precipitation

Valentia Island in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 19 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 180 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Valentia Island, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 180 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 42% *  

Data from: Valentia, Ireland (6 KM, 3 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?

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 Island.

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