The climate in Dublin during May can be summarized as warm and a little damp.
May is in the spring in Dublin and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 14.7°C 58.5°F |
| Average temperature | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 10 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 91 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 22.2°C 72°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dublin with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Dublin in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | July | 33°C 91.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 9.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.6°C 56.5°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 125mm 4.9ins |