Nerja in May
The weather in May
In May, Nerja averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 16° — warm weather by day. Expect around 23 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 23%.
Days are 2.8° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.3°. The sea averages 18°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 88/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Nerja.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 21:16 local time, giving 14 h 07 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 48 minutes over the month.
Why 88/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 60/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in May
- Seville FairTraditional festival · Apr–MaySeville
- Courtyards Festival of CórdobaTraditional festivalCórdoba
- Romería de El RocíoReligious festival · May–JunEl Rocío
- Romería of Montalbán de CórdobaReligious festivalMontalbán de Córdoba
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Nerja this month
Spain's best in May
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Nerja in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Nerja?
May scores 88/100 for Nerja, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 5 wet days.
How warm is Nerja in May?
Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 16°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Nerja in May?
Nerja receives about 23 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 5 days.
Can you swim in Nerja in May?
The sea averages 18°C in May, cold for most swimmers.