Birmingham vs Galway

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Birmingham edges ahead as the better destination in May. Birmingham offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Galway sees 10 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Birmingham sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Galway is also comfortable at 15°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Birmingham is the stronger choice in May.

Birmingham reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Galway averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Birmingham receives approximately 63 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Galway sees 81 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Birmingham the drier option by 2 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.