Cool
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Barcelona, Spain in May
Weather score48Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
57mm
Sun
7.6h
Sea
17°C
Weather score
48
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 57mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Barcelona, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May20°C average high
May is close to Barcelona's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May57mm average rain
May sits near Barcelona's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April, June to August, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Barcelona's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May17°C average sea
May is below Barcelona's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 24°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May48 weather score
May sits close to Barcelona's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
