Weather in Galway in may 2024

The weather in Galway in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather

Weather at 6am
49°F

Cloudy

21%

Moderate rain at times

18%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Weather at 12pm
58°F

Cloudy

29%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Cloudy

25%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Weather at 3am
47°F

Partly Cloudy

21%

Fog

19%

Cloudy

18%

Moderate rain at times

17%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Galway in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Galway in may.


The climate of Galway in may is tolerable

In may in Galway, the climate is wet (with 4.3in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 5 days.

The climate is fairly cool in this location may, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Galway is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Galway in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2019. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 13% of time.

On this month of may, day length in Galway is generally 15:54. Sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset is at 20:30.

With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in Galway.




Seasonal average climate and temperature of Galway in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 54°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 49°F
Highest record temperature 76°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 36°F
(2019)
Number of days at +65°F 4 day(s)
(13%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 53°F
Lowest sea temperature 51°F
Highest sea temperature 55°F
Wind
Wind speed 23km/h
Wind temperature 45°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 4.3in
Number of days with rainfall 7 day(s)
(22%)
Record daily rainfall 1.2in
(2018)
Snowfall 0cm
Other climate data
Humidity 92%
Visibility 8.54km
Cloud cover 61%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 12
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 04:36
Time of sunset 20:30
Length of day 15:54
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Galway in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 63°F
02-05-2023
Cloudy
49°F to 61°F
03-05-2023
Overcast
50°F to 59°F
04-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 52°F
05-05-2023
Light rain shower
47°F to 63°F
06-05-2023
Light rain shower
49°F to 61°F
07-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 59°F
08-05-2023
Light rain shower
54°F to 63°F
09-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 58°F
10-05-2023
Light rain shower
50°F to 56°F
11-05-2023
Light rain shower
49°F to 59°F
12-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 67°F
13-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 65°F
14-05-2023
Overcast
49°F to 52°F
15-05-2023
Light rain shower
45°F to 56°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 63°F
17-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 59°F
18-05-2023
Overcast
45°F to 58°F
19-05-2023
Cloudy
49°F to 61°F
20-05-2023
Cloudy
52°F to 61°F
21-05-2023
Mist
54°F to 58°F
22-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 63°F
23-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 59°F
24-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 68°F
25-05-2023
Cloudy
50°F to 67°F
26-05-2023
Overcast
50°F to 68°F
27-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 68°F
28-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 68°F
29-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 68°F
30-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 76°F
31-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 77°F

Map: other cities in Ireland in may

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Ireland in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Galway in may:

Weather data for Galway for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Galway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Galway can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Galway.


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