Donegal in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Donegal in may 2025
The weather in Donegal in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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
Moderate rain at times
24% of time
23%
21%
16%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
22%
17%
16%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
38% of time
19%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
19%
18%
17%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Donegal in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Donegal in may.
The climate of Donegal in may is tolerable
In may in Donegal, the climate is wet (with 4.9in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.1in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this city this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 58°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Donegal is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Donegal in the month of may with a maximum record of 74°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 34°F in 2021.
On average, in Donegal, the days of may last 16:06. Sunrise is at 04:26 and sets at 20:32.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not the best time to go in that area in Ireland.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Donegal in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 34°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.58km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:26 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:32 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:06 | ||||
| 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 Donegal in may 2024:
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 52°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
52°F to 58°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 68°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
52°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
54°F to 58°F
54°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Donegal:
| Ballyshannon in may | tolerable weather |
| Killybegs in may | tolerable weather |
| Bundoran in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballybofey in may | tolerable weather |
| Dungloe in may | tolerable weather |
| Gleann Cholm Cille in may | tolerable weather |
| Streedagh Point in may | tolerable weather |
| Letterkenny in may | tolerable weather |
| Derrybeg in may | tolerable weather |
| Sligo in may | tolerable weather |
| Dunfanaghy in may | tolerable weather |
| Buncrana in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Donegal in may:
Weather data for Donegal for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Donegal. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Donegal 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 Donegal.