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Dublin in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Dublin in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Dublin in May 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
May could be a good time to visit Dublin, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +59°F, and there are typically 3 sunny days in May. However, expect about 9 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 147 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Dublin

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
147 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dublin has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Dublin in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dublin for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +61°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +43°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +57°F.

Is Dublin warm or cold in May?

Dublin is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Dublin:

Climate in Dublin in May

Dublin weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+54°F+59°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+28°F+37°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+75°F+81°F
Rainfall
112 mm147 mm77 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%76%77%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
232
Cloudy days
201919
Rainy days
899
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +59°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 112 mm to 147 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 76%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 4 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 2 to 3.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Dublin in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dublin is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Dublin based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 82 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in Dublin, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Dublin wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 28% chance of precipitation and 150 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 27% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Dublin?

This is the weather in Dublin in May 2023:
1 May
🌧️
+55°F
2 May
☁️
+58°F
3 May
☁️
+63°F
4 May
☁️
+63°F
5 May
☁️
+63°F
6 May
☁️
+59°F
7 May
☁️
+60°F
8 May
☁️
+68°F
9 May
☁️
+60°F
10 May
☁️
+63°F
11 May
☁️
+60°F
12 May
☁️
+60°F
13 May
☁️
+66°F
14 May
☁️
+61°F
15 May
☁️
+61°F
16 May
☁️
+69°F
17 May
🌧️
+62°F
18 May
☀️
+62°F
19 May
☀️
+65°F
20 May
☁️
+61°F
21 May
☁️
+64°F
22 May
☁️
+64°F
23 May
☁️
+59°F
24 May
☁️
+62°F
25 May
🌧️
+62°F
26 May
☁️
+64°F
27 May
☁️
+63°F
28 May
☀️
+61°F
29 May
☁️
+57°F
30 May
☁️
+56°F
31 May
🌧️
+58°F
In May 2023 Dublin had 3 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dublin climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dublin in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+56°F) and the highest in 2020 (+64°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 9 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 3601 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dublin in May:

Is May a good time to visit Dublin?

It’s always a good time to visit Dublin, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Dublin in May?

May has mild temperatures in Dublin. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Dublin rainy in May?

Dublin is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dublin in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dublin in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Dublin

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dublin, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.