Late spring · Weather & things to do
Connemara in May
Connemara warms up: highs climb to 56°F (13°C), from 52°F in April, with lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 63/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 56°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.6 in (92 mm)
- Humidity
- 84%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 39 min
- Comfort score
- 63/100 · Good
What May feels like
Days are mild at around 56°F (13°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 49°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.6 in (92 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.2 m/s) at ground level.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 39 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around May
May is one of Connemara's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 57/100 in April to 63/100.
- May sits inside the May – Sep window our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.6 in of rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Connemara in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Dog's Bay
White shell-sand beach curving around a narrow headland near Roundstone.
Why now May scores 63/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Derrigimlagh Bog
Bog loop walk past the 1919 Alcock and Brown landing site and Marconi station ruins.
Why now Highs near 56°F and 3.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sky Road
Loop drive west of Clifden on high ground over Atlantic inlets and islands.
Kylemore Abbey
Lakeside castle-style abbey with a Victorian walled garden.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Guys Seafood Bar
Busy pub kitchen for chowder, crab claws and mussels.
Nearby in May
- Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May~42 mi · highs 57°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Galway in May~42 mi · highs 61°F, 3.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Dublin in May~155 mi · highs 57°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Fort William in May~301 mi · highs 57°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Connemara in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Connemara?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 63/100. Expect highs of 56°F (13°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends.
How cold is Connemara in May?
Average highs are 56°F (13°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Connemara in May?
Some: about 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 55.1 in (1400 mm).
What should I pack for Connemara in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.6 in of rain), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Connemara
Routes in season in May
- Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way May – Sep
Planning Connemara in May?
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