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Ireland in May

Excellent time to go

Hedgerows peak with hawthorn blossom, especially along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Daytime high

15°C

59°F

Overnight low

7°C

45°F

Rainfall

60 mm

moderate

Crowd levels

medium

manageable

Prices

medium

shoulder

What to expect in Ireland in May

May brings mild weather to Ireland, with daytime highs around 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows near 7°C (45°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 60 mm of rainfall on average. Hedgerows peak with hawthorn blossom, especially along the Wild Atlantic Way..

Crowds are manageable in May — busy in popular areas but not overwhelming. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs June–August, for context.

What’s happening in May

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International Literature Festival Dublin · MayTen-day literary festival at Merrion Square hosting Booker winners, poets, and journalists across public readings, panel debates, and workshops celebrating Dublin's UNESCO City of Literature designation.

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