May weather forecast
Clifden, Ireland

With its arrival, May sets the stage for the impending summer. Sea temperatures begin to climb, marking the advent of a warmer period. Changes in the weather begin to materialize more concrete signs of summer, albeit interspersed with the reminiscence of spring rains. Greenery in the landscape becomes more vibrant, reflecting the increase in sunlight hours. An overall mild climate, interspersed with sporadic showers, marks this transitional month in Clifden.

Temperature

Clifden indicates an average high-temperature of a moderate 14°C in May, showing minor variation from April's 12°C. An average low-temperature of 7°C is recorded in the month of May.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 76mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Clifden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248 days and collects up to 1202mm of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Clifden, in May, the average water temperature is 11.4°C.
Note: Swimming in 11.4°C is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 56min.
On the first day of May in Clifden, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 9:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 9:56 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is May, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

In Clifden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.