Derry Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Derry 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 (45°F) is normal.

Derry weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.1°C 57.4°F
Nightly temperature 7.1°C 44.8°F
Average temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Derry with around 85mm 3.3 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Derry

Derry average temperature in May

May rainfall

Derry average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Derry 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 Derry in May 2024.

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Derry weather stats

Derry weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Driest month: June 69mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: May 6.5hrs
Coldest month: February 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: December 152mm 6ins
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