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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Weather in May

In San Lorenzo de El Escorial, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to 9°C (48°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in San Lorenzo de El Escorial in May

Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month, with 61 mm (2.4 in) on average. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in San Lorenzo de El Escorial in May

May tends to be one of the perfect months in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with 21°C (70°F) in the afternoon and 9°C (48°F) overnight. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in San Lorenzo de El Escorial in May

The month enjoys around 270 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a good time to visit San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

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San Lorenzo de El Escorial Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 61 mm (2.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 56% *  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 64% *  
* Data from: Madrid, Spain (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Best Places in Spain in May

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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).

What to Wear in San Lorenzo de El Escorial in May

For San Lorenzo de El Escorial in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in San Lorenzo de El Escorial in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
8/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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