Dublin vs York

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, York edges ahead as the better destination in May. York offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Dublin sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

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

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

Dublin reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

York averages 15°C (59°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°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.

Dublin receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

York sees 55 mm over 12 rain days. That makes York the drier option by 2 rain days and 12 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.