Carlow Weather in May

What's the weather like in Carlow (Leinster) in May 2024?

The climate in Carlow during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Carlow and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Carlow weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.7°C 58.5°F
Nightly temperature 6.1°C 43°F
Average temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 68 mm 2.7 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Carlow with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Carlow

Carlow average temperature in May

May rainfall

Carlow average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Carlow 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 Carlow in May 2024.

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Carlow weather stats

Carlow weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.2°C 66.6°F
Driest month: June 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.2hrs
Coldest month: January 7.4°C 45.3°F
Wettest month: December 95mm 3.7ins
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