May weather forecast
Greystones, Ireland

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Weather in May

May arrives in Greystones with a full-on declaration of spring. Considerably warmer days with higher temperatures are a prominent feature of this month. Numerous sunny days combined with longer daylight hours offer ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Rainfall lessens, making May a markedly drier month. The city sheds the last vestiges of its winter façade as flora thrive in the spring warmth and island's green reputation holds true.

Temperature

In Greystones, May's average high-temperature stands at a still fresh 12.6°C (54.7°F), closely related to the preceding month. Greystones in May observes a slight diminution in temperature from daily highs, recording a low-temperature average of 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Humidity

In Greystones, Ireland, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically collects 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Greystones.

Sea temperature

In Greystones, the average seawater temperature in May is 10.4°C (50.7°F).
Note: Caution: 10.4°C (50.7°F) temperatures below 10°C (50°F) during swimming can result in intense cold shock and quickened breathing.

Daylight

In Greystones, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 9:40 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 8h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Greystones.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Greystones?

The high-temperature in Greystones during May is 12.6°C (54.7°F) and the low-temperature is 8.3°C (46.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Greystones?

In Greystones, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

What is the driest month in Greystones?

The month with the least rainfall in Greystones, Ireland, is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically collects 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Greystones?

In May, in Greystones, Ireland, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Greystones?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the water temperature in May in Greystones?

In May, the average sea temperature is 10.4°C (50.7°F). Swimming in 10.4°C (50.7°F) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 13°C (55.4°F) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 10°C (50°F) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in May in Greystones?

The average day length in May in Greystones, Ireland, is 15h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Greystones?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Greystones, Ireland, sunrise is at 5:04 am and sunset at 9:40 pm IST.

What month has the most sunshine in Greystones?

With an average of 8h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year in Greystones, Ireland.

How many hours of sunshine does Greystones have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Greystones, Ireland, is 8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Greystones?

The months with the highest UV index in Greystones are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

How high is the UV index in May in Greystones?

In Greystones, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average temperature in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average high temperature in May: 12.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (16.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.4°C).

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Average pressure in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average pressure in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average pressure in May: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average wind speed in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average wind speed in May: 18.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (15.9km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average humidity in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (82%).

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Average rainfall in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average rainfall in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average rainfall in May: 27mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (71mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (27mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average rainfall days in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March and September (14.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average snowfall in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average snowfall days in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average sea temperature in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average sea temperature in May: 10.4°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (8.4°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average sunshine days in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average UV index in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average cloud cover in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 48).

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Average visibility in May
Greystones, Ireland

Average visibility in May - Greystones, Ireland
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (9km).

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