Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain 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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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 Spain. 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.
Spain in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 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 Spain?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Spain. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Spain in May
With 32°C, Spain 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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The climate of Spain is based on weather data from Barcelona. Other spots, like Ibiza, Majorca or Tenerife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Spain for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Spain
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Spain, 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 Spain
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Daily Precipitation in May in Spain
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Spain, 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 Spain.
Daily UV Index in May in Spain
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Spain, 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 Spain Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Spain, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Spain Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Spain, 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 Spain
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Spain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Spain
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Bright blue skies and sunny days. The temperature was mild and pleasant, between 20 and 25 degrees. Brief showers at the beginning of the month, but generally nice weather!— This text is automatically translated to English
We took a road trip through Spain and stopped at Barcelona, Granada, Seville and Madrid, among other places. We had 1 rain during our 3-week holiday and that was just a few drops. The weather was really fantastic.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Spain by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Spain. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
