Cork in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cork in may 2025
The weather in Cork in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
23%
19%
13%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Cloudy
35% of time
30%
18%
14%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
23%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
47°F
27%
19%
18%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cork in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cork in may.
The climate of Cork in may is tolerable
the weather in Cork in may is wet (with 3.7in of rainfall over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is quite fresh around this city may, but it is endurable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 58°F. The minimum is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Cork is 54°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cork in the month of may with a maximum record of 68°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2021.
On this month of may, day length in Cork is generally 15:41. The sun rises at 04:40 and sets at 20:21.
With a correct weather, this month is okay (but not good) to go in that area in Ireland.
Cork: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Cork. more information
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cork in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 68°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.81km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:40 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:41 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cork in may 2024:
38°F to 56°F
43°F to 47°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 59°F
40°F to 59°F
50°F to 54°F
43°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
52°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
50°F to 70°F
54°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 56°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
49°F to 58°F
56°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
47°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Cork:
| Cobh in may | tolerable weather |
| Crosshaven in may | tolerable weather |
| Kinsale in may | tolerable weather |
| Mallow in may | tolerable weather |
| Clonakilty in may | tolerable weather |
| Youghal in may | tolerable weather |
| Ardmore in may | tolerable weather |
| Lisvarrinane in may | tolerable weather |
| Dungarvan in may | tolerable weather |
| Skibbereen in may | tolerable weather |
| Killarney in may | bad weather |
| Newcastle West in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Cork in may:
Weather data for Cork for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cork. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cork 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 Cork.