Costa del Sol weather in May
Planning a journey to Costa del Sol this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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.
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. Meanwhile, Marbella enjoys close to 294 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Costa del Sol, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Costa del Sol's yearly weather, check out our Costa del Sol climate page.
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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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Costa del Sol, in Spain.
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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