Weather in May in Catalonia
Considering a trip to Catalonia 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 Catalonia in May?
Catalonia is a region in Spain. Catalonia offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from moderate to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from moderate in Llivia at 14°C to warm in Alcarraz at 27°C. At night it cools down to 13°C in Alcarraz and 3°C in Llivia.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Llafranc with an average of 41 mm to high rainfall in Sant Joan les Fonts with 155 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Barcelona enjoys approximately 245 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Catalonia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Catalonia's yearly weather, check out our Catalonia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Catalonia?
Barcelona
In May Barcelona generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Salou
In May Salou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Lloret de Mar
In May Lloret de Mar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sitges
In May Sitges generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Roses
In May Roses generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Catalonia, in Spain.
Is May the best time to visit Catalonia?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Catalonia with overall perfect weather in Barcelona. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Barcelona. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be tolerable.
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