Marbella weather in May (Andalucía, Spain)

Looking to travel to Marbella in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Marbella the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 22°C, while night temperatures can drop to 15°C.

Marbella in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 294 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, December tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Marbella, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Sunshine 294 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 71% *  

* Data from: Málaga, Spain (39 KM, 24 Miles).

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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 Marbella in May?

For visitors traveling to Marbella, 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 in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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