The climate of Athlone in May is humid. An average of 77 mm precipitation is recorded over 21 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 58 mm is recorded over 17 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Athlone in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 14°C, while the minimum falls to about 8°C. The month's average temperature is 11°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Athlone in May: 23°C as a maximum in 2010 and 1°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 4 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 13% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 15:55 in Athlone. The sun rises around 04:31 and sets around 20:26.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Athlone in Ireland remains possible depending on your priorities.
In May, the most favorable activities in Athlone are: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy.