Barcelona weather in May
Barcelona in May averages 18°C (64°F), 44 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Barcelona, May is the sixth warmest, the sixth wettest and the fourth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 18°C (64°F)
14–22°C · 57–71°F
- Rainfall
- 44 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
hours per day
What is Barcelona like in May?
Daytime
Days are mild.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Barcelona in May?
High-factor sun cream
With 8.2 hours of sun a day, burn time is short even in shade.
Sunglasses and a brimmed hat
Midday glare is the part people underpack for, not the heat itself.
A layer for the evening
Evenings cool off noticeably once the sun is down.
May compared with April and June
May in Barcelona is 3.4°C warmer than April and about as wet as it, which averages 14°C (58°F).
May in Barcelona is 4°C cooler than June and 17 mm wetter than it, which averages 22°C (71°F).
Daylight in Barcelona in May
On 15 May the sun is up for 14 hours 32 minutes in Barcelona, rising about 06:32 and setting about 21:03 local time.
May ends 56 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 37 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Barcelona
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Barcelona
What to read before you book.
Barcelona weather by month
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How May compares with the rest of the year
May is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 49°F | 41 mm |
| February | 10°C / 50°F | 32 mm |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 40 mm |
| April | 14°C / 58°F | 47 mm |
| May | 18°C / 64°F | 44 mm |
| June | 22°C / 71°F | 27 mm |
| July | 25°C / 76°F | 27 mm |
| August | 25°C / 77°F | 51 mm |
| September | 22°C / 72°F | 83 mm |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 82 mm |
| November | 13°C / 56°F | 45 mm |
| December | 10°C / 51°F | 36 mm |
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FAQs about Barcelona in May
May climate averages for Barcelona, 1991–2020.
Barcelona averages 18°C (64°F) in May, ranging from about 14°C (57°F) at night to 22°C (71°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. May sees only about 44 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. May averages 18°C (64°F) against 22°C (71°F) in June — 4°C cooler.
May is 3.4°C warmer than April, and about as wet.
Yes. May falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, May to October, on temperature and rainfall together.
About 8.2 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average — among the brighter months anywhere.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what May is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 32 minutes of daylight in mid-May, against 15 hours 9 minutes in June and 9 hours 12 minutes in December.
On 15 May, sunrise is about 06:32 and sunset about 21:03 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 56 minutes longer than it starts.
