May weather forecastSwords, Ireland

May

Weather in May

As May unfolds in Swords, the essence of summer becomes firmly established. Weather characteristics shift considerably from those witnessed in April, particularly displaying a warm high temperature average of 14.8°C (58.6°F). Stepping away from previous months, May carries higher humidity, a longer sunlight duration, and sporadic showers. This progression from spring to early summer brings extravagant floral displays with a surge in natural wildlife activity. The month of June following, promises intense higher temperatures, extended daylight hours, and potential increase in rainfall.

Temperature

The shift into May records an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F), subtly varied from April's 12.1°C (53.8°F). An average low-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) is observed during May nights in Swords.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

In Swords, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Swords, there are 191 rainfall days, and 758mm (29.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Swords. Throughout May, there are 0.2 snowfall days. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Swords is 15h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 9:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, May has the most sunshine of the year.

Frequently asked questions

During May, Swords experiences an average high-temperature of 14.8°C (58.6°F) and a low-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F).

May is the least humid month in Swords, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Swords is 68%.

In Swords, Ireland, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Swords, Ireland. Throughout May, there are 0.2 snowfall days.

In May, the average day length in Swords is 15h and 55min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swords, Ireland, sunrise is at 5:02 am and sunset at 9:42 pm IST.

The month with the most sunshine in Swords is May, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

In Swords, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.2h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine

Average temperature in May
Swords, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).

Average humidity in May
Swords, Ireland

  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83.1%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Swords, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in May: 59.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (79mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (48.8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Swords, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, March, October, November and December (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (14 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Swords, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min

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: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).