Dublin in May
Statistically the driest and sunniest month of the Irish year, which is the strongest argument for visiting in it.
Is May a good time to visit Dublin?
May is a middling month in Dublin — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in May
- May bank holiday (first Monday)
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Dublin, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Dublin?
May is a middling month in Dublin — crowds around 66/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Dublin in May?
Dublin sits at roughly 66/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 3 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Dublin in May?
Expect highs around 16°C and lows near 8°C in May, with about 10 wet days across the month.