These are the best beaches in Ireland in May, based on average sunshine, sea temperature, rainfall and temperature. Though many factors can come into play when choosing your beach destination, the beach weather will often be a deciding factor. Here we list the top beaches based on the average weather conditions and sea temperature.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (59°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 21 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Derrynane Bay. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (53°F). May is too cold for swimming in Derrynane Bay for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 15°C (59°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.4 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 0cm (0inches) making it very dry with only very light showers although there are 21 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Rossbeigh Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Rossbeigh Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
May has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (60°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 41% making it quite sunny but with regular periods of cloudy and overcast skies. There are 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. May has total rainfall of 8.3cm (3.3inches) making it a bit rainy but with mostly light showers although there are 20.6 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
It is not a good time for sunbathing in Lahinch Beach. Sea temperatures are a cold 11°C (52°F). May is too cold for swimming in Lahinch Beach for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
Beaches recommended for you today, this weekend, in the next 2 weeks or in any month of the year.
