Ireland in May
May rewards going south: the further down, the warmer the sea and the steadier the weather. Crete and Sicily are already in season while the Adriatic is just waking up. The prize for going early: half the prices and empty beaches.
Ireland in May: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for May
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Cheap direct routes serve Dublin and Cork. A rental car unlocks the cliffs and countryside, just mind the left side driving and narrow rural roads. Intercity buses cover towns but not the Ring of Kerry.
By plane
Nearest airports: DUB, ORK. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Ireland in May?
In May the sea is typically around 14 °C and the air averages 15 °C during the day.