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Weather in Barcelona in May
May in Barcelona is mild and showery: highs average 21.0°C (70°F), lows 12.5°C, with 58 mm of rain on 5.7 days with 1 mm or more and 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Barcelona across the year
Average daily high and low Average rainfall
Compared with April, the average high is 3.8°C higher and rainfall is 5 mm higher. Among the 60 places with month pages, Barcelona ranks 40 for the warmest average high in May (1 = warmest) and 17 for the wettest.
May compared with places of similar warmth
| Place | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rain mm | Sun h/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 21.0 | 12.5 | 58 | 8.0 |
| Valladolid | 21.0 | 7.9 | 49 | 8.8 |
| Cuenca | 20.9 | 8.2 | 52 | 8.3 |
| Bilbao | 20.8 | 10.6 | 78 | 5.5 |
| Zamora | 21.2 | 8.7 | 43 | 8.5 |
| Pamplona | 20.8 | 8.6 | 60 | 7.4 |
| Pontevedra | 20.6 | 10.9 | 118 | 7.7 |
See May in every place on one page, Madrid, Seville, Valencia.
Questions
What is the weather like in Barcelona in May?
In May the average daily high in Barcelona is 21.0°C (70°F) and the average low 12.5°C (54°F). It is mild and showery: 58 mm of rain on 5.7 days with 1 mm or more, with 8.0 hours of sun a day.
Does it rain in Barcelona in May?
On average 58 mm of rain falls in May, on 5.7 days with 1 mm or more. That makes May the 4th wettest month of the year (1 = wettest).
Is this a forecast?
No. These are climate normals: the average for 1981–2010. Any one year can be warmer, colder, drier or wetter.