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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 81/100

Sitges in May

Excellent · 81/100Beach 43/100
High / low22° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation49 mm8 wet days
Sea17°surface temperature
41.24° N, 1.81° EElevation 18 mUTC+1 · Central European Standard Time
When to goSitges · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81May
Best timeApr · Jun · Nov
May: high / low22° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Sitges averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 49 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Days are 3.1° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.9°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.

May scores 81/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Sitges. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, June and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 21:04 local time, giving 14 h 29 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 57 minutes over the month.

Why 81/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%45%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Beach score this month: 43/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide

Festivals in the region in May

Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.

iiiNearby in May

Around Sitges this month

Sant Boi de Llobregat
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Sant Boi de Llobregat

Catalonia · 22 km NE
22°May high
9wet days
79score
Sant Boi de Llobregat
Vilanova i la Geltrú
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Vilanova i la Geltrú

Catalonia · 7.4 km W
23°May high
8wet days
81score
Vilanova i la Geltrú
Castelldefels
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Castelldefels

Catalonia · 14 km E
22°May high
9wet days
79score
Castelldefels
Viladecans
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Viladecans

Catalonia · 19 km NE
22°May high
9wet days
79score
Viladecans
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in May

Where to go in May
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands
23°May high
1wet day
98score
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Canary Islands
23°May high
1wet day
98score
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Arrecife
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Arrecife

Canary Islands
24°May high
1wet day
98score
Arrecife
Almería
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Almería

Andalusia
25°May high
3wet days
93score
Almería
·Questions

Sitges in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Sitges?

May scores 81/100 for Sitges, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Sitges in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Sitges in May?

Sitges receives about 49 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Sitges in May?

The sea averages 17°C in May, cold for most swimmers.