Weather in May in Spain
Planning a getaway to Spain this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Spain in May?
The weather in Spain in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Llivia at 14°C to warm in Mairena del Alcor at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Mairena del Alcor and 3°C in Llivia.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Costa Calma with an average of 1.8 mm to high rainfall in Sant Joan les Fonts with 155 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Barcelona enjoys approximately 245 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Spain in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Spain climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Spain?
Barcelona
In May Barcelona generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Madrid
In May Madrid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Calpe
In May Calpe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Valencia
In May Valencia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Seville
In May Seville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Spain?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Spain. Typically, the climate in Barcelona is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Spain is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Barcelona. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be tolerable.
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