Kinsale Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Kinsale and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Kinsale weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.4°C 57.8°F
Nightly temperature 7.1°C 44.7°F
Average temperature 10.7°C 51.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 76 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 19.4kph 12 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Kinsale with around 76mm 3 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kinsale

Kinsale average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kinsale average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kinsale 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 Kinsale in May 2024.

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Kinsale weather stats

Kinsale weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.7°C 65.7°F
Driest month: June 62mm 2.4ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: February 8.2°C 46.8°F
Wettest month: January 127mm 5ins
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