Barcelona Weather in May
Spain · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low14°C (56°F)
Rainfall46 mm (1.8 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Barcelona in May: the average high is 24°C (75°F) and the average low is 14°C (56°F). May is spring in Spain. The month is fairly dry, with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 14.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Barcelona?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Barcelona. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 14°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 19°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 65% |
| Cloud cover | 57% |
| Daylight | 14.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 6.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.1 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Barcelona in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Barcelona weather in other months
Jan14°C / 5°C32 mmGoodFeb15°C / 5°C26 mmExcellentMar17°C / 7°C45 mmExcellentApr20°C / 10°C49 mmExcellentMay24°C / 14°C46 mmExcellentJun28°C / 18°C33 mmExcellentJul31°C / 21°C26 mmExcellentAug31°C / 21°C39 mmExcellentSep27°C / 18°C59 mmExcellentOct23°C / 15°C68 mmExcellentNov18°C / 9°C57 mmExcellentDec15°C / 6°C26 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit BarcelonaJune →
Nearby in May
- Andorra la Vella18°C · 72 mm
- Palma21°C · 34 mm
- Ibiza20°C · 27 mm
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm
- Bordeaux21°C · 70 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.