Late spring · Weather & things to do
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 53°F in April, with lows of 48°F (9°C) and about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 67/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.4 in (87 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 57°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 48°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.4 in (87 mm).
With about 15 h 35 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May – September.
- Comfort improves from 62/100 in April to 67/100.
- 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 eveningsnights drop to 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Burren National Park
Limestone pavement and wildflowers; waymarked trails at Mullaghmore.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best May–June.
Cliffs of Moher
Sea cliffs rising over 200m above the Atlantic, with a visitor centre and path.
Why now May scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Doolin Cliff Walk
Guided or self-led walk from Doolin along the clifftop to the Cliffs of Moher.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 3.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Doolin Cave
Cave tour to the Great Stalactite, one of the longest free-hanging stalactites.
Why now Our curated notes list it for "rainy day", which suits a wetter month.
Poulnabrone Dolmen
Neolithic portal tomb on the bare limestone of the Burren.
Nearby in May
- Galway in May~22 mi · highs 61°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Connemara in May~42 mi · highs 56°F, 3.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in May~131 mi · highs 57°F, 2.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
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.
Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 67/100. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain. May is inside the May – Sep window our Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way route recommends.
How cold is Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May?
Some: about 3.4 in (87 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.7 in (1313 mm).
What should I pack for Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher
Routes in season in May
- Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way May – Sep
Planning Doolin & the Cliffs of Moher in May?
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