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Sierra Nevada Weather in May

In Sierra Nevada, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to 10°C (50°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Sierra Nevada in May

The climate data from previous years indicates about 12 days of rain, averaging 58 mm (2.3 in) for the month. The rainfall pattern this month is fairly balanced. Showers tend to be moderate rather than extreme.

Temperature in Sierra Nevada in May

May is a perfect month in Sierra Nevada, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. At 10°C (50°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Sierra Nevada in May

There are approximately 281 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a good time to visit Sierra Nevada.

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Sierra Nevada Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm (2.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 51% *  
SunshineSunshine 281 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 53% *  
* Data from: Granada, Spain (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Best Places in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Spain in May →

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Legend 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).

What to Wear in Sierra Nevada in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Sierra Nevada in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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