Buncrana Weather in May

What's the weather like in Buncrana (Ulster) in May 2024?

The climate in Buncrana during May can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Buncrana and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Buncrana weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.4°C 56°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 21.6kph 14 mph

On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Buncrana with around 75mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Buncrana

Buncrana average temperature in May

May rainfall

Buncrana average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Buncrana 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 Buncrana in May 2024.

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Buncrana weather stats

Buncrana weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.8°C 62.2°F
Driest month: April 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: January 6.5°C 43.7°F
Wettest month: January 121mm 4.8ins
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