Ireland Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Ireland has an average temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F), with highs of 16.3°C (61.3°F) and lows of 7.9°C (46.2°F). It feels slightly cooler than the actual temperatures, with an average “feels like” of 12.1°C (53.7°F). The average humidity is 78.4%. Ireland receives around 0.95 inches of precipitation throughout the month, with a 48.4% chance of precipitation on average. There are typically 15 rainy days, with rain being the most common type of precipitation. The country has an average cloud cover of 69.5% and an average visibility of 20.2 km (12.6 miles). Winds are moderately strong, with an average wind speed of 20.7 km/h (12.9 mph) and gusts up to 37.5 km/h (23.3 mph). The average atmospheric pressure is 1023.4 mb (30.21 inHg). The average UV index is 6.4, indicating a high risk of sunburn. There is no recorded severe weather risk index for Ireland in May.
What is the temperature in Ireland in May?
Average air temperature in Ireland is 12.4°C (54.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in Ireland feels like 12.1°C (53.7°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 16.3°C (61.3°F) and feels like 16.3°C (61.3°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 7.9°C (46.2°F) which feels like 6.3°C (43.3°F).
How hot is Ireland in May?
The hot temperature in May in Ireland rises to 20°C (68°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 78.4% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 20 °C (68°F). The average maximum temp in Ireland is 16.3°C (68°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Ireland in May?
The coldest temp in Ireland in May drops to 2.8°C (37°F) during the cold nights. With 20.7km/h (12.9mph) winds and 78.4% humidity it feels like -0.6°C (30.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Ireland in May?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in Ireland in May averaging 0.95 mm of precipitation. Ireland has a 48.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Ireland throughout May?
Ireland has 0.95 mm (0.04 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is Ireland windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Ireland during May is 20.7km/h (12.9mph) and average windgust is 37.5km/h (23.3mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 34.1km/h (21.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ireland in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Ireland.
What are the humidity levels in Ireland in May?
The average humidity levels in Ireland in May are 78.4%. Daily humidity levels in Ireland range from 69.2% to 90.3% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Ireland in May?
Ireland has 15 hours 53 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ireland in May is at 5:25:37 and the sunset is at 21:18:57.
What is the cloud coverage in Ireland in May?
Clouds cover 69.5% of the sky on average throughout May in Ireland. The cloud coverage ranges from 19.8% to 89.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Ireland?
The average UV index in Ireland is 6.4 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 3 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Ireland in May?
The average solar radiation is 186 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ireland during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 84.3 W/m2 to 294.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Ireland?
The average solar energy during May in Ireland is 16 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.4 MJ/m2, to 25.5 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Ireland in May?
No, there are no risks for severe weather in Ireland in May.
What is the air pressure in Ireland in May?
On average the air pressure in Ireland in May is 1023.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.5 mb to 1033 mb.
What is the visibility in Ireland in May?
The average daylight visibility in Ireland in May is 20.2 km (12.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.4 km (7.1 miles) to 25.6 km (15.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Ireland in May?
The average dew point in Ireland during May is 8.5°C (47.3°F).
Where is the data for Ireland climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Ireland in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- CASEMENT, EI
- DUBLIN, EI
- MULLINGAR, EI
- EIDW
- EIME
- FW4142 Dublin IE
- FW4343 Ballybrittas IE
- FW6683 Edmondstown IE