Weather in Valencia in May
May in Valencia is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In Spain, this is how Valencia actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and January, May sits in the middle of Valencia's year.
Pack for Valencia in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 19°C
14–25°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Valencia in May. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Mixed skies in Valencia in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Valencia
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Valencia
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Valencia
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Valencia
Climate averages for Valencia, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Valencia is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 26°C.
September is the wettest month, with about 69 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
