Penedès Weather in May

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

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Sitges Vilanova i la Geltrú Vilafranca del Penedès El Vendrell

Thinking about venturing to Penedès, Spain this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Penedès in May

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Sitges at 21°C (70°F) to warm in El Vendrell at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in El Vendrell and 15°C (59°F) in Sitges.

To explore the conditions in Penedès, Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sitges with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Vilafranca del Penedès with 58 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Sitges enjoys approximately 245 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Penedès in May

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

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 Penedès

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

Temperature range in Penedès (May)

Precipitation variation in Penedès (May)

Sitges

In May Sitges generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
245 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sitges →

Vilanova i la Geltrú

In May Vilanova i la Geltrú generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°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)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
245 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vilanova i la Geltrú →

Vilafranca del Penedès

In May Vilafranca del Penedès generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°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
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
245 hours
263 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Vilafranca del Penedès →

El Vendrell

In May El Vendrell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°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
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
245 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Vendrell →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Penedès, in Spain.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sitges 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Vilanova i la Geltrú 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Vilafranca del Penedès 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
El Vendrell 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Penedès weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Penedès, Spain in May?

May in Penedès, Spain brings perfect weather. In Sitges, daytime temperatures are typically around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in Penedès, Spain in May?

Average temperatures in Penedès, Spain during May range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Sitges.

Does Penedès, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Sitges averages just 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Penedès, Spain.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Penedès, Spain?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Penedès, Spain. Typically, the climate in Sitges is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Sitges. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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