Waterford Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Waterford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Waterford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.5°C 58°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 10.6°C 51.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 73 mm 2.9 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 11.1°C 52°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average May is the 4th driest month of the year in Waterford with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 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 Waterford

Waterford average temperature in May

May rainfall

Waterford average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Waterford 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 Waterford in May 2024.

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Waterford weather stats

Waterford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.1°C 66.4°F
Driest month: June 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 6.6hrs
Coldest month: January 8.1°C 46.6°F
Wettest month: January 110mm 4.3ins
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