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Youghal in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Youghal 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 Youghal, Ireland.

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Youghal in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Youghal in May in summary
Fair weather
Min 9°C Max 14°C 94 mm 6 day(s) 91% 55% 13°C 12.3 h/day
Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 04:37 20:19
Hourly weather

Average weather in Youghal in May 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Youghal 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 Youghal in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Youghal in May

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Youghal in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Youghal in May

Check the seasonal normals in Youghal 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 8.7°C 11.1°C 14.0°C
Maximum temperature 11.5°C 13.6°C 16.4°C
Minimum temperature 6.0°C 8.7°C 11.6°C
Record maximum temperature 17.0°C
(2011)
20.0°C
(2012)
24.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature -4.0°C
(2021)
0.0°C
(2021)
5.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
Number of days below 0° 1 day(s)
(3%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 10.0°C 11.6°C 13.4°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 8.3°C 10.7°C 11.3°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 12.0°C 12.8°C 15.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 23 km/h 22 km/h 21 km/h
Wind temperature 3.0°C 6.4°C 10.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 80.9 mm 94.2 mm 108.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 15 day(s)
(50%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(16%)
6 day(s)
(20%)
6 day(s)
(21%)
Record precipitation in one day 57.5 mm
(2019)
34.2 mm
(2017)
43.9 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 91% 91% 90%
Visibility 9.1 km 8.8 km 8.9 km
Cloud cover 51% 55% 52%
UV index 3 3 4
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 13h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h35 04h37 04h11
Sunset time 19h30 20h19 20h53
Day length 13h55 15h42 16h42
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When adverse weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Youghal in May?

Best activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Possible activities in May
Beach and swimming
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Youghal in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
11°C20°C1.2 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
8°C16°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
5°C15°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
3°C14°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
3°C12°C0.1 mm
6
Overcast
4°C14°C0.0 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
5°C15°C0.0 mm
8
Cloudy
8°C15°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
7°C15°C0.0 mm
10
Cloudy
5°C15°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
7°C17°C0.3 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
6°C16°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
10°C16°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
10°C17°C0.6 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
9°C18°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
9°C16°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
8°C18°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
8°C17°C0.0 mm
19
Cloudy
9°C16°C0.0 mm
20
Overcast
11°C15°C0.9 mm
21
Cloudy
10°C19°C0.0 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
9°C19°C0.0 mm
23
Overcast
9°C17°C0.0 mm
24
Overcast
13°C17°C0.8 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
10°C14°C0.3 mm
26
Light drizzle
10°C14°C0.7 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
10°C16°C3.4 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
11°C17°C0.4 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
14°C17°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
13°C18°C0.0 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
13°C17°C0.2 mm
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Where to go near Youghal in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Youghal 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 Youghal in May, which ranks this month 4th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 14°C during the day and 9°C at night, with about 94 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

The sea is only 12°C on average in May. Swimming is still possible, but it will be cool.

Expect about 12.3 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 Boat trip and cruise. 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 58/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Youghal are: June, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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