Weather in May in Cantabria
Considering a trip to Cantabria this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cantabria in May?
Cantabria is a region in Spain. May in Cantabria generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Espinama at 16°C to pleasant in Ramales de la Victoria at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Ramales de la Victoria and 7°C in Espinama.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Revelillas with an average of 71 mm to high rainfall in La Hermida with 141 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santander enjoys approximately 210 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Cantabria for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cantabria climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cantabria?
Santander
In May Santander generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Santillana del Mar
In May Santillana del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Noja
In May Noja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Isla
In May Isla generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Suances
In May Suances generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Cantabria?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Cantabria with overall pleasant weather in Santander. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Santander. On the other hand, the weather in January and February tend to be poor.
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