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Andalucía Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Andalucía, Spain in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Andalucía, Spain in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Andalucía in May

Andalucía, Spain is a region in Spain. In May, Andalucía experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Somió at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Mairena del Alcor at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Mairena del Alcor and 12°C (54°F) in Somió.

For specific regional insights in Andalucía, Spain, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San José with an average of 15 mm (0.6 in) to high rainfall in Somió with 109 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Seville sees close to 295 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Andalucía by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Andalucía — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ibiza)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March18°C (64°F) April20°C (68°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune27°C (81°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September28°C (82°F) October24°C (75°F) November20°C (68°F) December17°C (63°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Andalucía in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Andalucía.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Andalucía

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Andalucía, Spain?

Temperature range in Andalucía (May)

Precipitation variation in Andalucía (May)

Seville

In May Seville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
295 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
8.8 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Marbella

In May Marbella generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
294 hours
328 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Marbella →

Málaga

In May Málaga generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
294 hours
328 hours
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Granada

In May Granada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
281 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Nerja

In May Nerja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
281 hours
335 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
25 mm (1 in)
9.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Andalucía in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ibiza 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Seville 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Marbella 22°C (72°F) 15°C (59°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Málaga 23°C (73°F) 15°C (59°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Granada 24°C (75°F) 11°C (52°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Nerja 20°C (68°F) 16°C (61°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Andalucía weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Andalucía, Spain in May?

Expect perfect weather across Andalucía, Spain in May. The popular destination of Seville averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Andalucía, Spain in May?

In Seville, the average daytime high in May is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Andalucía, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Andalucía, Spain. Seville averages only about 37 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Andalucía, Spain?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Andalucía, Spain with overall perfect weather in Seville. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Seville. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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