Bantry Weather in May

What's the weather like in Bantry (Munster) in May 2024?

The climate in Bantry during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Bantry and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Bantry weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.6°C 56.5°F
Nightly temperature 6.6°C 43.9°F
Average temperature 10.1°C 50.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 19.1kph 12 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Bantry with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Bantry

Bantry average temperature in May

May rainfall

Bantry average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Bantry average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bantry in May 2024.

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Bantry weather stats

Bantry weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: June 78mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February 7.8°C 46°F
Wettest month: December 173mm 6.8ins
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