Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Spain in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
8h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is close to Spain'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
May50mm average rain
May sits near Spain's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJune to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8 hours average sun
May sits close to Spain'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
May11°C average sea
May is below Spain's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May53 weather score
May sits close to Spain's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
