Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Barcelona with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 25°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Barcelona in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Barcelona with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 23°C, with nights close to 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Barcelona will be around 24°C, with nights close to 17°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Barcelona is 22°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 16% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Barcelona. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Barcelona in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
23°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
25°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
43 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Barcelona?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Barcelona. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Barcelona in May
With 32°C, Barcelona hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 6°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Barcelona
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Barcelona, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Barcelona
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Daily Precipitation in May in Barcelona
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Barcelona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Barcelona.
Daily UV Index in May in Barcelona
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Barcelona, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Barcelona Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Barcelona, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Barcelona Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Barcelona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Barcelona
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Barcelona. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Barcelona
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I was here in early May and by then it was quite warm. Shorts and t-shirt was more than enough. In the full sun, it was even very hot.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Barcelona by Month
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