Waterville weather in May (Kerry, Ireland)

Wondering what the weather is like in Waterville during May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of May in Waterville typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 15°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Waterville 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

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 180 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Waterville. May, June, July and August typically offer 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 Waterville climate page with graphs.

 

Waterville, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 15°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 (12 KM, 7 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 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

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