Spain Weather in May

Season: Spring

In short: Warm and delightful, best visit time

The Alhambra in May

Spain weather in May is generally warm, with the average monthly daytime temperature of 20-25℃ (68-77°F). The climate is warmer, or even hot in some days in southern Spain, and the highest temperature approaches or exceeds 30℃ (86°F). The average monthly nighttime temperature is relatively low at 10-15°C (50-59°F). Most rainfall is concentrated in the early May, and the total precipitation is 52mm. All things considered, May is one of the best time to visit Spain in 2025. 

The Warmest Cities in Spain in May

Seville: 13-26°C (55.4-78.8°F); Córdoba: 12-26°C (53.6-78.8°F); Tenerife: 18-24°C (64.4-75.2°F)

The Coldest Cities in Spain in May

Teruel: 6-20°C (42.8-68°F); Valladolid: 6-19°C (42.8-66.2°F); Salamanca: 7-20°C (44.6-68°F)

Packing List of Spain Tours in May

Clothes: A t-shirt, light pants and a thin coat are the basic outfits for May. If you’re not sensitive to coldness, short-sleeved shirts, skirts, and shorts can be worn already. However, because the temperature varies greatly between day and night, a trench coat or a light sweater will help you stay warm at night. It’s a good time for outdoor sightseeing, so wearing a pair of comfortable sneakers will ensure you enjoyable trip. It is also essential to bring a bathing suit and slippers if you intend to visit beaches in the southern region.

Others: The UV index is higher, so please pack parasols, sun hats, and sunglasses.

Tip: Many flowers are in full bloom in May. To get satisfying photos against the lush background of flowers and plants, it is advisable to wear pure or light colors. 

Best Things to Do in May in Spain

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1. Take Part in the Córdoba Patio Festival

The Pation Festival is usually held in early May each year, and in 2024 it is hosted from May 2nd to 12nd. People decorate their patios with vibrant flowers, and the streets are filled with the aroma of flowers. During the festival, some patios will be open to the public for appreciation, striving for the most popular one in the competition. You can walk into them to take photos, and talk with owners about their wonderful ideas for patio decoration. Flamenco performances and Montilla-Moriles wines are provided during the festival for you to enjoy a unique cultural experience of Córdoba. There are also several impressive architectural sites there worth visiting. You can realize the passage of time as you visit the Great Mosque of Córdoba, the Alcazar of Córdoba and the Medina Azahara. It’s also nice to remember this journey by taking a photo with the entire city on the Roman Bridge at sunset. 

Great Mosque, Córdoba

Exquisite Interior of Great Mosque

2. Appreciate Roses in Retiro Park, Madrid

The Retiro Park is full of the fragrant scent of roses in May. The Rose Garden here contains different rose species gathered from various botanical gardens in Europe, providing you a great viewing experience. The best place to take pictures with these flowers is the bench by the fountain. There are several fountains in the Rose Garden, so you can choose a less crowded one. The best time to take pictures is 19:00 before sunset because the sunlight is soft. Please plan your shooting time, because the park will be closed at 20:00. After, you can have tapa, paella and other local food as dinner at adjacent San Miguel Market. After dinner, taking a walk through Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol Square seems a good choice. There are also fantastic street artist performances for you.

San Miguel Market

3. Ronda City Exploration 

Ronda or Londa is recommended here because it has a pleasant and comfortable temperature in May. It is a city with long history and divided into two by the 98-meter-high New Bridge. You can see it from the following viewing points: Arabic Arch, Puente Nuevo, Mirador de Aldehuela and Mirador De Cuenca. Among them, Puente Nuevo is the best one. The old city of Ronda stands on the cliff, and the white houses built along the cliff are the unique color of this city. The city walls of Ronda, built in the 13th century, are still well preserved and you can walk up them and see the village in the distance. It is also the birthplace of modern bullfighting, and you can see bullfighting costumes and other related exhibits in the Bullfighting Museum. In addition, the Casa del Rey Moro, the Arch of Philip V and the Palacio de Mondragon are all places worth visiting.

The Arch of Philip V

Puente Nuevo

May Weather of Major Spain Cities

City	Temp.	Rainfall (mm)	Humi- dity(%)	Sunrise/ Sunset
Madrid	11-21°C (51.8 - 69.8°F)	52	54	06:45-07:11 / 21:11-21:39
Valencia	14-23°C (57.2 - 73.4°F)	34	65	06:33-07:00 / 20:56-21:23
Barcelona	12-20°C (53.6 - 68°F)	59	73	06:18-06:46 / 20:50-21:19
Segovia	8-18°C (46.4 - 64.4°F)	60	61	06:45-07:12 / 21:14-21:43
Sevilla	13-26°C (55.4 - 78.8°F)	34	57	07:03-07:26 / 21:15-21:39
Granada	9-25°C (48.2 - 77°F)	28	53	06:54-07:17 / 21:05-21:29
Bilbao	10-20°C (50 - 68°F)	90	71	06:32-07:02 / 21:14-21:46
San Sebastián	10-17°C (50 - 62.6°F)	130	73	06:43-07:13 / 21:27-21:59
Salamanca	7-20°C  (44.6 - 68°F)	48	63	06:51-07:18 / 21:20-21:49
Valladolid	6-19°C (42.8 - 66.2°F)	54	61	06:45-07:13 / 21:18-21:47
Malaga	13-24°C (55.4 - 75.2°F)	25	61	06:58-07:21 / 21:07-21:31
Toledo	11-23°C (51.8 - 73.4°F)	45	59	06:48-07:14 / 21:12-21:39
Córdoba	12-26°C (53.6 - 78.8°F)	34	66	06:57-07:21 / 21:11-21:36