Castile and Leon Weather in May

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

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Segovia Avila Valladolid Zamora

Planning a journey to Castile and Leon, Spain this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Castile and Leon in May

Castile and Leon, Spain is a region in Spain. May in Castile and Leon generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Riaño at 16°C (61°F) to warm in Toro at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Toro and 6°C (43°F) in Riaño.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Castile and Leon, Spain, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Toro with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to high rainfall in Oseja de Sajambre with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Segovia enjoys approximately 270 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Castile and Leon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Castile and Leon - and find the best time to visit. (based on Segovia)

January8°C (46°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April16°C (61°F) May20°C (68°F) June25°C (77°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Castile and Leon in May

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

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 Castile and Leon

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

Temperature range in Castile and Leon (May)

Precipitation variation in Castile and Leon (May)

Segovia

In May Segovia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

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May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
270 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Segovia →

Avila

In May Avila generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Valladolid

In May Valladolid generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
275 hours
320 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
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Zamora

In May Zamora generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
286 hours
326 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
50 mm (2 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Zamora →

Soria

In May Soria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Segovia 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Avila 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Valladolid 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Zamora 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Soria 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Ponferrada 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Castile and Leon weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Castile and Leon, Spain in May?

In May, Castile and Leon, Spain generally has excellent weather conditions. Segovia sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Castile and Leon, Spain in May?

Segovia averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 8°C (46°F).

Does Castile and Leon, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Segovia averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Castile and Leon, Spain.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Castile and Leon, Spain?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Castile and Leon, Spain. Typically, the climate in Segovia is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Castile and Leon, Spain is in May, June, August and September with generally excellent weather in Segovia. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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