Weather in May in Costa del Sol
Planning a getaway to Costa del Sol 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 is the weather like in Costa del Sol in May?
Costa del Sol is a region in Spain. May in Costa del Sol generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Torrox at 20°C to warm in Benalmádena at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Benalmádena and 16°C in Torrox.For specific regional insights in Costa del Sol, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Benalmádena with an average of 25 mm to moderate rainfall in Estepona with 35 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 294 hours of sunshine in Marbella. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Costa del Sol climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Costa del Sol?
Marbella
In May Marbella generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Estepona
In May Estepona 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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Benalmádena
In May Benalmádena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Torrox
In May Torrox generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Costa del Sol?
We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Costa del Sol with overall perfect weather in Marbella.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Marbella. On the other hand, the weather in December tends to be unpleasant.
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