Ballycastle in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ballycastle in may 2025
The weather in Ballycastle in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
bad weather
Weather at 6am
52°F
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
20%
19%
17%
Weather at 12pm
54°F
Moderate rain at times
26% of time
25%
22%
19%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Cloudy
25% of time
24%
24%
20%
Weather at 3am
52°F
33%
20%
19%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ballycastle in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ballycastle in may.
The climate of Ballycastle in may is bad
The climate in may in Ballycastle is wet (with 5.4in of precipitation over 9 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.3in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area the month of may, but it is bearable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 54°F. The seasonal minimum is 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Ballycastle is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ballycastle in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 41°F in 2021.
Day length in Ballycastle in may is 16:03. Sunrise is at 04:33 and sunset is at 20:36.
With a bad weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in that area in Ireland.
May: another location in Ireland?
If you want to go to Ireland in may, there are destinations with better weather than Ballycastle:
In may, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Connemara National Park, Dingle and Dundalk have a tolerable climate, but better than Ballycastle.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ballycastle in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 41°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 31km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 57% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:36 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:03 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ballycastle in may 2024:
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
54°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 59°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 54°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 58°F
52°F to 54°F
54°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Ballycastle:
| Ballina in may | tolerable weather |
| Belmullet in may | bad weather |
| Castlebar in may | tolerable weather |
| Streedagh Point in may | tolerable weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Achill Island in may | bad weather |
| Sligo in may | tolerable weather |
| Gleann Cholm Cille in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballaghaderreen in may | tolerable weather |
| Killybegs in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballinrobe in may | tolerable weather |
| Bundoran in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Ballycastle
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Weather data for Ballycastle in may:
Weather data for Ballycastle for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ballycastle. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ballycastle can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Ballycastle.