Santiago de Compostela weather in May (Galicia, Spain)

What can you expect from the weather in Santiago de Compostela during May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Santiago de Compostela generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 10°C.

Santiago de Compostela in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 16 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 189 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago de Compostela climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago de Compostela, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  
SunshineSunshine 189 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Santiago de Compostela in May?

For visitors traveling to Santiago de Compostela, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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