Santander weather in May (Cantabria, Spain)

How does the May weather in Santander compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Santander typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 19°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 13°C.

Precipitation

Santander in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 210 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santander climate page with graphs.

 

Santander, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Santander, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santander.

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