Sligo in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sligo in may 2024
The weather in Sligo in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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
32% of time
21%
19%
18%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Cloudy
29% of time
28%
21%
18%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
27% of time
25%
23%
20%
Weather at 3am
47°F
23%
22%
22%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sligo in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sligo in may.
The climate of Sligo in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Sligo is wet (with 4.1in of rainfall over 7 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.6in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cold here may, but it is bearable by dressing warm. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Sligo is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Sligo in the month of may with a maximum record of 72°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2012.
On this month of may, day length in Sligo is generally 16:03. Sunrise is at 04:29 and sets at 20:32.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in Sligo.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sligo in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 72°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.98km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:29 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:03 | ||||
| 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 Sligo in may 2023:
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 54°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 58°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 52°F
45°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 56°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
47°F to 56°F
43°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Sligo:
| Streedagh Point in may | tolerable weather |
| Bundoran in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballyshannon in may | tolerable weather |
| Killybegs in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballaghaderreen in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballina in may | tolerable weather |
| Donegal in may | tolerable weather |
| Gleann Cholm Cille in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballycastle in may | bad weather |
| Castlebar in may | tolerable weather |
| Roscommon in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballybofey in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Sligo in may:
Weather data for Sligo for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sligo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sligo 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 Sligo.