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Barcelona in May: weather, sea & travel advice

Barcelona in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, family holidays and beach holidays. Days are around 23 °C (mild), and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.

Sagrada Família und Stadtpanorama von BarcelonaBarcelona · MayPhoto: JJxFile · CC BY-SA 4.0

Climate facts

Day
23 °C
Night
12 °C
Sea
17 °C
Rainy days
6 rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Humidity
66 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood68/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent92/100
FamilyGood73/100

In favour

  • No particular highlights.

To consider

  • Sea still cool (17 °C)

All months at a glance

JanLimited45FebLimited48MarLimited57AprGood67MayExcellent80JunExcellent87JulExcellent86AugExcellent85SepExcellent91OctExcellent80NovLimited58DecLimited46
Daytime temperature°C
12
J
13
F
16
M
19
A
23
M
27
J
30
J
30
A
26
S
21
O
16
N
12
D
Rainy daysdays
5
J
5
F
6
M
6
A
6
M
5
J
3
J
5
A
6
S
7
O
6
N
6
D

Similar destinations in May

Tenerife · MayGran Canaria · MayFuerteventura · MayLa Palma · May

Frequently asked questions

How warm is Barcelona in May?

Daytime highs average around 23 °C, with nights around 12 °C.

Can you swim in Barcelona in May?

The sea is about 17 °C (cold).

Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.

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