{"id":466913,"date":"2026-05-25T23:52:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T23:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/466913\/"},"modified":"2026-05-25T23:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T23:52:14","slug":"ireland-sees-record-breaking-may-temperatures-as-highs-of-nearly-29c-recorded","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/466913\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland sees record-breaking May temperatures as highs of nearly 29C recorded"},"content":{"rendered":"

The previous hottest May day was on May 31, 1997 when a temperature of 28.4C was recorded at Ardfert Liscahane in Co Kerry<\/p>\n

Bairbre Holmes and Cillian Sherlock, PA<\/p>\n

20:09, 25 May 2026<\/p>\n

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Gabriel Dzioba, Julian Vith, Thaisa and Juan from Brazil\/Dublin enjoying the hot weather on Burrow Beach, Sutton. Photo SAM BOAL\/Collins Photos<\/p>\n

A record May temperature of 28.8C has been recorded at two weather stations, according to Met Eireann<\/a> data.<\/p>\n

Killarney<\/a> and Clonmel<\/a> automatic climate stations recorded 28.8C at about 3pm on Monday.<\/p>\n

The previous hottest May day was on May 31, 1997 when a temperature of 28.4C was recorded at Ardfert Liscahane in Co Kerry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Long spells of sunshine are expected throughout the country, the national meteorological service has said, with the highest temperatures largely between 23C and 28C.<\/p>\n

The warm weather<\/a> is expected to continue, with temperatures of up to 28C again forecast for Tuesday and 27C on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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Fernanda Gonzalez from Dublin enjoying the hot weather on Burrow Beach, Sutton. Photo SAM BOAL\/Collins Photos<\/p>\n

The UK had its hottest May day with a high of 33.5C in Heathrow, west London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Met Office observations also put parts of Northern Ireland between 24C and 25C after lunchtime.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Irish Cancer Society<\/a> reminded people to protect their skin from harmful ultraviolet rays \u2013 the main cause of skin cancer.<\/p>\n

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George Usman from Dublin tucks into a giant watermelon whilst enjoying the hot weather on Burrow Beach, Sutton. Photo SAM BOAL\/Collins Photos<\/p>\n

Michelle Lonergan, cancer awareness nurse at the charity, said: “Over-exposure to the sun can damage the skin at any age, and this damage builds up over time, increasing the risk of melanoma and other types of skin cancer.<\/p>\n

“Even on cloudy or cooler days, UV rays can still penetrate the skin, making daily protection essential whenever you are outdoors.”<\/p>\n

Ms Lonergan said simple steps can make a “huge difference in reducing” risk \u2013 including regularly reapplying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF (30 or above), and wearing lightweight long sleeves, sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.<\/p>\n

She also said it was important to protect babies and children as their skin is more sensitive to the sun.<\/p>\n

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