Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
15°C
Rain
70mm
Sun
5.1h
Weather score
27
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 70mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Athlone, Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
May15°C average high
May is close to Athlone's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
May70mm average rain
May sits near Athlone's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
May5.1 hours average sun
May is one of Athlone's 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.
May27 weather score
May sits close to Athlone's 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.