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Athlone in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Athlone in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Athlone, Ireland.

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Athlone in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Athlone in May in summary
Fair weather
Min 8°C Max 14°C 77 mm 5 day(s) 93% 62% 11.8 h/day
Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding High prices 04:31 20:26
Hourly weather

Average weather in Athlone in May 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Athlone in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Athlone in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Athlone in May.

Temperatures and rain in Athlone in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

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Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Athlone in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Athlone in May

Check the seasonal normals in Athlone in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 8.2°C 10.8°C 13.7°C
Maximum temperature 11.9°C 14.0°C 16.8°C
Minimum temperature 4.5°C 7.6°C 10.7°C
Record maximum temperature 21.0°C
(2019)
23.0°C
(2010)
27.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -4.0°C
(2013)
1.0°C
(2021)
4.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 1 day(s)
(3%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
Number of days below 0° 3 day(s)
(10%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 20 km/h 20 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 1.6°C 5.4°C 9.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 58.2 mm 77.0 mm 87.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 17 day(s)
(57%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 4 day(s)
(13%)
5 day(s)
(15%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Record precipitation in one day 26.7 mm
(2013)
21.5 mm
(2011)
35.2 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 94% 93% 93%
Visibility 8.3 km 8.1 km 7.9 km
Cloud cover 58% 62% 64%
UV index 3 3 4
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 14h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h32 04h31 04h03
Sunset time 19h33 20h26 21h02
Day length 14h01 15h55 16h59
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When very bad weather fair weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Athlone in May?

Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Athlone in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Athlone in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
10°C15°C0.1 mm
2
Overcast
6°C15°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
6°C15°C0.3 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
5°C13°C0.1 mm
5
Cloudy
3°C14°C0.0 mm
6
Cloudy
6°C15°C0.0 mm
7
Overcast
8°C16°C0.0 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
6°C16°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
7°C17°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
7°C17°C0.0 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
8°C16°C0.0 mm
12
Overcast
8°C16°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
10°C19°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
9°C18°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
8°C19°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
7°C18°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
9°C20°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
9°C20°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
9°C16°C0.2 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
8°C17°C0.0 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
8°C19°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
8°C18°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
8°C16°C1.2 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
14°C15°C2.9 mm
25
Light rain shower
9°C13°C1.7 mm
26
Light rain shower
10°C13°C1.1 mm
27
Light drizzle
8°C11°C1.7 mm
28
Light rain shower
9°C16°C0.5 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
14°C15°C1.4 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
12°C18°C0.3 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
11°C16°C1.1 mm
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Where to go near Athlone in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Athlone in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Athlone in May, which ranks this month 1st out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 14°C during the day and 8°C at night, with about 77 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 11.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 61/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Prices are average: level High prices, with an index of 68/100, including flights and accommodation.
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