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Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Dublin in May

A great time to visit. The best months for Dublin are May, June, July and August. In May, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
44 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In May, Dublin is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 13°C with about 44mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Dublin in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Lordship of Ireland
The Lordship of Ireland, also referred to as the English lordship in Ireland or Anglo-Norman Ireland, was the part of Ireland ruled by the King of England and controlled by loyal A
Fitzwilton House
Fitzwilton House was a brutalist concrete and steel office block in Dublin, Ireland completed in 1969 and demolished in October 2018.
Embassy of Sweden, Dublin
The Embassy of Sweden in Dublin is Sweden's diplomatic mission in Ireland. When Ireland became independent, Sweden was one of the countries that early established diplomatic relati
Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation
The Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation was a judicial commission of investigation, established in 2015 by the Irish government to investigate deaths and misconduct d
Fitzwilliam Square
Fitzwilliam Square is a Georgian garden square in the south of central Dublin, Ireland. It was the last of the five Georgian squares in Dublin to be built, and is the smallest.
Local food tour of Dublin
Taste the signature dishes of Dublin.

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Dublin in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Dublin?+

A great time to visit. Dublin's best months are generally May, June, July and August.

What is the weather like in Dublin in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 13°C. Rainfall averages about 44mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Dublin in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Dublin in May?+

Popular things to do include Lordship of Ireland, Fitzwilton House, Embassy of Sweden, Dublin and Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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