Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Cork, Ireland in May
Weather score25Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
74mm
Sun
6h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
25
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 74mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 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 Cork, Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May14°C average high
May is close to Cork'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.
Rain
May74mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Cork's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMarch to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6 hours average sun
May is one of Cork's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May12°C average sea
May is close to Cork's 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
May25 weather score
May sits close to Cork'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.
