The weather in May in Spain
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.
Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Spain. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Spain. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2022, Spain reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 20°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 43 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Spain
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Spain. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Spain | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 23°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 25°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 43 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Spain with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Spain is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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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.
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The climate in Spain is based on weather data from Barcelona. Other places, like Ibiza, Majorca or Tenerife, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Spain to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Spain. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Spain
Temperature in May in Spain over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Spain. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in Spain
Total precipitation in May in Spain over the years
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.
Weather experiences in May in Spain
The weather in May in Spain is rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars by 2 visitors. Have you been to Spain? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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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 vacation and that was just a few drops. It was really great weather.— 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.