Dublin in May
Long, mild days
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
May is the best month to visit Dublin.
May has long, mild days and some of the driest weather of the year.
May in detail
What May actually feels like
- Weather
- 7–15°C
- Mild, with sunny spells.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- €€€
- Mid-range rates.
+Long days and drier weather.
–Busier on weekends.
My tip for May
Take the DART to Howth or Dalkey for coastal walks.
- Walking
- Day trips
How May compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Dublin, 4th for weather, 7th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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Weather in Dublin in May
In May Dublin averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 7°C (45°F), with about 57 mm of rain or snow over 11 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C); the wettest month is November.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 7°C
- 45°F
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Wet days
- 11
Climate data: Met Éireann (Dublin Airport, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Dublin in May: the questions people ask
- Is May a good time to visit Dublin?
- May is the best month to visit Dublin. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Dublin overall (4 for weather, 7 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Long days and drier weather. The main downside: Busier on weekends.
- What is the weather like in Dublin in May?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 7°C. Expect about 57 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Mild, with sunny spells. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 20°C) and the coolest is January (around 8°C).
- Is Dublin crowded in May?
- Crowds are moderate. Moderate. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Dublin in May?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 (€€€). Mid-range rates. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, May is the best month overall (this month). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.