Dublin Weather in May
Ireland · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high14°C (57°F)
Avg low8°C (47°F)
Rainfall66 mm (2.6 in)
RatingFair 6/10
Dublin in May sees daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), dropping to about 8°C (47°F) at night. May is spring in Ireland. The month is moderately rainy, with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 14 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 15.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Dublin?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Dublin. The weather rates fair (6/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 14°C (57°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
| Rainfall | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 73% |
| Daylight | 15.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.9 km/h |
| vs April | 3°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Dublin in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Dublin weather in other months
Jan8°C / 4°C86 mmPoorFeb8°C / 4°C73 mmPoorMar9°C / 4°C77 mmPoorApr11°C / 6°C60 mmFairMay14°C / 8°C66 mmFairJun16°C / 11°C73 mmGoodJul18°C / 12°C86 mmFairAug18°C / 12°C102 mmFairSep16°C / 11°C84 mmGoodOct14°C / 9°C101 mmFairNov10°C / 7°C102 mmPoorDec8°C / 5°C108 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit DublinJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Douglas12°C · 65 mm
- Galway16°C · 80 mm
- Liverpool14°C · 66 mm
- Manchester15°C · 71 mm
- Birmingham16°C · 65 mm
- Bath16°C · 65 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.