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Sierra Nevada weather in May (Andalucía, Spain)

Thinking of visiting Sierra Nevada in May? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During May, Sierra Nevada experiences perfect weather, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Sierra Nevada in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 281 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Sierra Nevada.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Sierra Nevada, monthly averages in May

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

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Sierra Nevada, 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.

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

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