Cartagena weather in May (Murcia, Spain)

How does the weather in Cartagena usually fare in May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Cartagena during May to be perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 23°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 17°C.

Precipitation

Cartagena in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 8 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 291 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Cartagena. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cartagena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 52% *  

Sunshine 291 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Murcia, Spain (42 KM, 26 Miles).

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 Cartagena, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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