Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Aran Islands, Ireland in May
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
5.6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Aran Islands, Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May15°C average high
May is close to Aran Islands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May75mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Aran Islands' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May5.6 hours average sun
May is one of Aran Islands' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Aran Islands' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May24 weather score
May sits close to Aran Islands' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
