Cork vs Dublin

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Cork edges ahead as the better destination in May. Cork offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 13 rain days, while Dublin sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Cork sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Dublin is also comfortable at 15°C.

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

Cork reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 9°C (48°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Dublin 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.

Cork receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 13 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Dublin sees 67 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Cork the drier option by 1 rain day and 2 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.