Portugalete weather in May (Basque Country, Spain)

Will it be warm or cold in Portugalete this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Portugalete includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 18°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

Portugalete in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 16 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 168 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portugalete, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bilbao, Spain (9 KM, 5 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 Portugalete, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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