Best time to visit Ireland in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Ireland — the country-average travel-comfort score is 78/100. The best months are June, August, July.
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Weather in Ireland in May
Typical weather across Ireland in May: average high 15.2°C, low 9°C, about 61.7 mm of rain, and 11.2 hours of sunshine per day. Among Ireland's cities, Dublin has the best weather in May (score 78/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Ireland avg | Best city (Dublin) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 78 | 78 |
| High / Low | 15.2° / 9° | 15.2° / 9° |
| Precipitation | 61.7 mm | 308.7 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 11.2 | 11.2 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Ireland. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Ireland.
When to visit Ireland in other months
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