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Millford Weather in May

Millford in May

The short of it: Millford in May averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 16 h 8 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 14° · low 8° · rain 87 mm · daylight 16 h 8 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Millford brings afternoons near 14° and nights around 8°, with about 87 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 87 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 16 h 8 min in mid-May, 125 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Millford runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Ramelton, 7 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

May in Millford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus June
2° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
16 h 8 min
Average wind
20 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
RameltonUlster7 km SSE14°8°87 mm
Newtown CunninghamUlster15 km SE14°8°85 mm
LetterkennyUlster16 km S14°8°94 mm
BuncranaUlster17 km ENE14°8°78 mm
RaphoeUlster25 km SSE15°8°89 mm
ConvoyUlster25 km S15°8°92 mm
FalcarraghUlster26 km WNW14°7°97 mm
New BuildingsNorthern Ireland26 km ESE14°8°82 mm

The Almanac · Millford Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 87 mm of rain.

Climate of Millford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°3°173 mm26 km/h7 h 44 min✦
February8°3°138 mm25 km/h9 h 34 min✦
March10°4°116 mm23 km/h11 h 39 min✦
April11°6°94 mm21 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦
May14°8°87 mm20 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦
June16°10°103 mm18 km/h17 h 21 min✦✦
July17°12°132 mm17 km/h16 h 50 min✦✦✦
August17°12°133 mm18 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
September16°11°130 mm19 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
October13°8°169 mm22 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦
November10°6°168 mm23 km/h8 h 16 min✦✦
December8°4°175 mm23 km/h7 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Millford in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Millford in May?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 8°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the driest month of the year, only 87 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Millford?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Millford in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 16 h 8 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 11 min in December to 17 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Millford in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Millford in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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