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Costa Brava Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to Costa Brava, Spain this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Costa Brava in May

Costa Brava, Spain is a region in Spain. May in Costa Brava generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Calella de Palafrugell at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Girona at 23°C (73°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Girona and 15°C (59°F) in Calella de Palafrugell.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Calella de Palafrugell with an average of 41 mm (1.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Girona with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Lloret de Mar typically receives 225 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Costa Brava in May

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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 Costa Brava

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

Temperature range in Costa Brava (May)

Precipitation variation in Costa Brava (May)

Lloret de Mar

In May Lloret de Mar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
225 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lloret de Mar →

Tossa de Mar

In May Tossa de Mar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
225 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Tossa de Mar →

Girona

In May Girona generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
225 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Girona →

Blanes

In May Blanes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
225 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Blanes →

Calella de Palafrugell

In May Calella de Palafrugell generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°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
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
225 hours
249 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calella de Palafrugell →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lloret de Mar 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Tossa de Mar 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Girona 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Blanes 22°C (72°F) 14°C (57°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Calella de Palafrugell 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Costa Brava weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Costa Brava, Spain in May?

Costa Brava, Spain typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Lloret de Mar average around 22°C (72°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Costa Brava, Spain in May?

Average temperatures in Costa Brava, Spain during May range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Lloret de Mar.

Does Costa Brava, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Costa Brava, Spain during May, with Lloret de Mar averaging close to 55 mm (2.2 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Costa Brava, Spain?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Costa Brava, Spain with overall perfect weather in Lloret de Mar.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Lloret de Mar. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.

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