Vitoria-Gasteiz weather in May (Basque Country, Spain)

What should you pack for a trip to Vitoria-Gasteiz in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Vitoria-Gasteiz during May to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 20°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Vitoria-Gasteiz in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 168 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Vitoria-Gasteiz. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Vitoria-Gasteiz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bilbao, Spain (50 KM, 31 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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