Gibraltar Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Gibraltar in May.

🔎
Gibraltar

Thinking about venturing to Gibraltar this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Gibraltar in May

May in Gibraltar generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Gibraltar.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gibraltar, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 29 mm (1.1 in) in Gibraltar.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gibraltar sees close to 290 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Gibraltar by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Gibraltar - and find the best time to visit. (based on Gibraltar)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March18°C (64°F) April19°C (66°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September25°C (77°F) October22°C (72°F) November19°C (66°F) December17°C (63°F)
Best Time to Visit Gibraltar →

Best Places to Visit in Gibraltar in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Gibraltar.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Gibraltar

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Gibraltar?

Gibraltar

In May Gibraltar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
290 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
6.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Gibraltar →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Gibraltar in May?

May in Gibraltar brings excellent weather. In Gibraltar, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 16°C (61°F).

What is the average temperature in Gibraltar in May?

Daytime temperatures in Gibraltar peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in May, dropping to about 16°C (61°F) overnight.

Does Gibraltar get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Gibraltar. Gibraltar averages only about 29 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gibraltar?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Gibraltar. Typically, the climate in Gibraltar is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide excellent weather in Gibraltar. In contrast, December tends to have mixed weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Gibraltar.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Gibraltar? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Gibraltar.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.