Waterford in May

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 21°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.

21°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
13Rainy days (94 mm)
14:26 hDaylight
06:17Sunrise · 20:43 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 21°C
  • Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-1° -8° J 1° -7° F 7° -2° M 14° 4° A 21° 10° M 26° 15° J 28° 18° J 26° 17° A 23° 13° S 16° 7° O 8° 1° N 2° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -1°C-8°C60 mm 10– – 3.8
February 1°C-7°C52 mm 8– – 4.1
March 7°C-2°C59 mm 9– – 5.1
April 14°C4°C91 mm 12– – 6.3
May 21°C10°C94 mm 13– – 7.1
June 26°C15°C96 mm 11– – 7.6
July 28°C18°C78 mm 11– – 7.6
August 26°C17°C78 mm 11– – 7.7
September 23°C13°C73 mm 9– – 7.9
October 16°C7°C75 mm 10– – 6.7
November 8°C1°C66 mm 9– – 5.5
December 2°C-4°C56 mm 10– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Waterford in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Waterford?

The best months are September, August, June, July.