Galway in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Galway in may 2025
The weather in Galway 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
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
49°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
21%
18%
14%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
29%
20%
13%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
25%
23%
14%
Weather at 3am
47°F
21%
19%
18%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Galway in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Galway in may.
The climate of Galway in may is tolerable
In may in Galway, the climate is wet (with 4.3in of rainfall over 7 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 3.3in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this location may, but it is tolerable by dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Galway is 54°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Galway in may with a maximum record of 76°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 36°F in 2019. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 13% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Galway is generally 15:54. Sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset is at 20:30.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good) to go in Galway.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Galway in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 36°F (2019) | ||||
| 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 | 53°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 92% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.54km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 61% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:54 | ||||
| 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 Galway in may 2024:
40°F to 58°F
45°F to 49°F
49°F to 50°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 63°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 63°F
50°F to 67°F
49°F to 68°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
49°F to 63°F
54°F to 65°F
52°F to 65°F
49°F to 70°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 63°F
54°F to 59°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 52°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 59°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
47°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Ireland in may
Cities near Galway:
| Oughterard in may | tolerable weather |
| Burren National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Tuam in may | tolerable weather |
| Cliffs of Moher in may | tolerable weather |
| Ballinrobe in may | tolerable weather |
| Aran Islands in may | tolerable weather |
| Ennis in may | tolerable weather |
| Connemara National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Shannon in may | tolerable weather |
| Westport in may | tolerable weather |
| Castlebar in may | tolerable weather |
| Roscommon in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Galway
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Weather data for Galway in may:
Weather data for Galway for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Galway. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Galway 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 Galway.