May verdict

Dublin, Ireland in May

Weather score28Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Dublin, Ireland, Ireland travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

15°C

Rain

55mm

Sun

6h

Sea

11°C

Weather score

28

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 15°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 55mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Temperature

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May15°C average high

May is close to Dublin'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.

May55mm average rain

May is close to Dublin's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

May6 hours average sun

May is one of Dublin'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

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May11°C average sea

May is close to Dublin's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 15°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May28 weather score

May sits close to Dublin'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.

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