Spain weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Spain in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Spain in May?
Weather in Spain varies in May, with temperatures ranging from moderate to warm and precipitation ranging from almost none to high.
The average maximum temperatures vary from moderate in Llivia at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Mairena del Alcor at 29°C (83°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Mairena del Alcor and 3°C (38°F) in Llivia.
Precipitation in May varies from almost no rainfall in Costa Calma with an average of 1.8mm (0.1 inches) to high rainfall in Sant Joan les Fonts with 155mm (6.1 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 245 hours of sunshine in Barcelona during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Spain climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Spain in May, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Barcelona
In May Barcelona generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Madrid
In May Madrid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Calpe
In May Calpe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Valencia
In May Valencia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (76°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (60°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Seville
In May Seville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Spain?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Spain with commonly perfect weather in Barcelona. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Spain is in May, June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Barcelona.
The worst months are January, February, March, November and December that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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