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.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sierra Nevada climate page with graphs.

 

Sierra Nevada, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 51% *  

Sunshine 281 hours *  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sierra Nevada.

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