Barcelona in May
The weather in May
In May, Barcelona averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 56 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.
Days are 3.2° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.8°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 79/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Barcelona. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, June and November instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:34 and sets at 21:03 local time, giving 14 h 30 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 57 minutes over the month.
Why 79/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 38/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Barcelona in May
- Feria de San Poncio de BarcelonaTraditional festivalBarcelona
- Romería del Ramo de BarcelonaMay–JunBarcelona
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Barcelona this month
Spain's best in May
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Barcelona in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Barcelona?
May scores 79/100 for Barcelona, which we rate as good. Average highs are 22°C with 9 wet days.
How warm is Barcelona in May?
Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in May?
Barcelona receives about 56 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 9 days.
Can you swim in Barcelona in May?
The sea averages 17°C in May, cold for most swimmers.