Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in Santiago de Compostela with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 11°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 stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Santiago de Compostela will be around 22°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 73 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 31% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Santiago de Compostela. 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.
Santiago de Compostela in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
73 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Santiago de Compostela?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Santiago de Compostela. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Santiago de Compostela in May
With 32°C, Santiago de Compostela hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 2°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Santiago de Compostela
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Santiago de Compostela, 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 Santiago de Compostela
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Daily Precipitation in May in Santiago de Compostela
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Santiago de Compostela, 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 10 days of rain in Santiago de Compostela.
Daily UV Index in May in Santiago de Compostela
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Santiago de Compostela, 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 Santiago de Compostela Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Santiago de Compostela, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Santiago de Compostela Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Santiago de Compostela, 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 Santiago de Compostela
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Average Weather in Santiago de Compostela by Month
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