Ireland weather in May 2024
Expect 15°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 6 hours of sunshine per day in Ireland in May. Check more long-term weather averages for Ireland in May before you book your next holiday to Ireland in 2024/2025.
- 15°C max day temperature
15 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 16 days with some rainfall
16 - 7°C min night temperature
7 - 16 hours of daylight per day
16 - No heat & humidity
0 - 55 mm of monthly rainfall
55 - 5 (Moderate) UV index
5 - 10°C sea temperature
10
The May weather guide for Ireland (Dublin) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Top Ireland destinations
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in Ireland in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.
All Ireland destinations
- Achill Island
- Adare
- Ardara
- Arklow
- Athlone
- Ballina
- Ballinasloe
- Ballybofey
- Ballyliffin
- Banagher
- Bangor Erris
- Bantry
- Belmullet
- Boyle
- Buncrana
- Bundoran
- Cahir
- Carlow
- Carrick-On-Shannon
- Cashel
- Castlebar
- Castletownbere
- Catherdaniel
- Cavan
- Clifden
- Clonakilty
- Clonmel
- Cobh
- Cong
- Cork
- Dingle
- Donegal
- Doolin
- Downings
- Drogheda
- Dublin
- Dundalk
- Dungarvan
- Dunmore East
- Ennis
- Enniscorthy
- Enniskerry
- Fermoy
- Galway
- Glenbeigh
- Glendalough
- Glengariff
- Gougane Barra
- Gweedore
- Howth
- Inishbofin Island
- Kells
- Kenmare
- Kilkee
- Kilkenny
- Killaloe
- Killarney
- Killybegs
- Kilronan, Aran Islands
- Kinnitty
- Kinsale
- Lahinch
- Letterkenny
- Limerick
- Longford
- Mallow
- Mullingar
- Naas
- Navan
- Oughterard
- Portlaoise
- Redcastle
- Roscommon
- Roscrea
- Rosslare
- Schull
- Skibbereen
- Sligo
- Sneem
- Tralee
- Trim
- Tullamore
- Valentia Island
- Waterford
- Westport
- Wexford
- Wicklow
About Ireland
- Weather overview
- Best time to go
- Climate guide
- 5-day weather forecast
- Travel advice
- Destinations
- Deals & discounts
Ireland by month
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
More about Ireland
How warm is it in Ireland in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 15°C in Dublin, Ireland in May, falling to 7°C at night.
How sunny is it in Ireland in May?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Dublin, Ireland in May - that's 38% of daylight hours.
Is the sea cold around Ireland in May?
The average sea temperature around Dublin, Ireland in May is 10°C.
Does it rain in Ireland in May?
There are usually 16 days with some rain in Dublin, Ireland in May and the average monthly rainfall is 55mm.
Ireland May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Ireland in May 2024. Select a month to view Ireland sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Ireland sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Dublin.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 1st May 2024 | 05:50 | 20:55 |
| Thursday, 16th May 2024 | 05:23 | 21:21 |
| Friday, 31st May 2024 | 05:04 | 21:42 |
Be inspired
Get your weekly fix of holiday inspiration from some of the world's best travel writers plus save on your next trip with the latest exclusive offers
We promise not to share your details
Related posts
Popular travel offers
Explore holidays in the sun for less
- Beach holidays
- Family holidays
- City breaks
- Summer holidays
- Winter sun holidays
- Holiday offers
- Top travel brands
- Airlines & flights
- Discount hotels
- Airport parking deals
- TUI
- Jet2holidays
- British Airways
- easyJet holidays
- Love Holidays