San Sebastián

Basque Country Weather in May

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

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San Sebastián Bilbao Vitoria-Gasteiz Zarautz

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

What to Expect in Basque Country in May

Basque Country, Spain is a region in Spain. May in Basque Country generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Bakio at 18°C (64°F) to pleasant in La puebla de Labarca at 21°C (70°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in La puebla de Labarca and 13°C (55°F) in Bakio.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in La puebla de Labarca with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Urnieta with 124 mm (4.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. San Sebastián gets approximately 182 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Basque Country by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Basque Country — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Sebastián)

January12°C (54°F) February12°C (54°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune21°C (70°F) July23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September22°C (72°F) October19°C (66°F) November15°C (59°F) December13°C (55°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Basque Country in May

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

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 Basque Country

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

Temperature range in Basque Country (May)

Precipitation variation in Basque Country (May)

San Sebastián

In May San Sebastián generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
182 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in San Sebastián →

Bilbao

In May Bilbao generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
168 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Bilbao →

Vitoria-Gasteiz

In May Vitoria-Gasteiz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
168 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Zarautz

In May Zarautz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
182 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Zarautz →

Orio

In May Orio generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
159 hours
182 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Sebastián 18°C (64°F) 12°C (54°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Bilbao 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Vitoria-Gasteiz 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Zarautz 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Orio 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Getaria 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Basque Country weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Basque Country, Spain in May?

Basque Country, Spain typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Sebastián average around 18°C (64°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Basque Country, Spain in May?

San Sebastián averages a daytime maximum of 18°C (64°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Basque Country, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

Basque Country, Spain sees substantial rainfall in May. San Sebastián typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Basque Country, Spain?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Basque Country, Spain with overall tolerable weather in San Sebastián.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in San Sebastián. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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