Carrickfergus Weather in May

What's the weather like in Carrickfergus (N Ireland) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Carrickfergus and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Carrickfergus weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Nightly temperature 6.2°C 43.2°F
Average temperature 10°C 50°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 63 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 10°C 49.9°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 18.7kph 12 mph

On average May is the 3rd driest month of the year in Carrickfergus with around 63mm 2.5 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Carrickfergus

Carrickfergus average temperature in May

May rainfall

Carrickfergus average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Carrickfergus 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 Carrickfergus in May 2024.

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Carrickfergus weather stats

Carrickfergus weather statistics
Hottest month: July 17.8°C 64°F
Driest month: April 57mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.7hrs
Coldest month: January 6.4°C 43.5°F
Wettest month: October 102mm 4ins
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