Portbou weather in May (Catalonia, Spain)

Is May a good time to explore Portbou weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Portbou during May, which means pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Portbou in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. You can typically expect 12 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 225 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portbou, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 225 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Girona, Spain (56 KM, 35 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 Portbou, 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. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Portbou.

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