May weather forecastLimerick, Ireland
May
Weather in May
The weather in May in Limerick, Ireland, sees further progression into the spring season. Temperatures continue to rise with highs of 14.2°C (57.6°F) and lows of 6.3°C (43.3°F), marking a continuation from the ascending pattern witnessed in April. Characteristics of this period include sustained rainfalls and high humidity levels. Although these trends continue from previous months, the increase in daylight hours and temperatures sets May apart. Indeed, the city enjoys more sun and increasing temperatures, signalling the onset of the summer season.Temperature
Limerick experiences a transition to a refreshing 14.2°C (57.6°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of May, not greatly differing from April's 12.2°C (54°F). In Limerick, the May nights cool down to an average low of 6.3°C (43.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 86%.Rainfall
In Limerick, Ireland, in May, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Limerick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.5 days and collects up to 603mm (23.74") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Limerick, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 15h and 48min.On the first day of May in Limerick, Ireland, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 9:47 pm IST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Limerick, Ireland, is 6h.UV index
May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Limerick. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average high temperature in May: 14.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.2°C).
Average pressure in May
Limerick, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average wind speed in May: 14.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (85%).
Average rainfall in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average rainfall in May: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (39mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average rainfall days in May: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average sunshine days in May: 6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average cloud cover in May: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in May
Limerick, Ireland
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
