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Barcelona Weather May

Barcelona is situated in Mediterranean climate zone that typically has warm or hot summer with mild rains and soft but rainy winter.

To help you choose the best time to travel, you can find climate data below on the weather in Barcelona in May.

day temperatureaverage daily high+22.5°C
night temperatureaverage daily low+16.1°C
sea temperaturesea temperature+18°C
day lengthdaytime15.1 h
sunny hours per daysunny / overcast hours8.1 / 7
average monthly precipitationaverage monthly precipitation47 mm

The best weather conditions for the beach leisure in Barcelona are typically June, July, August, September. Best season with the soft weather for the sightseeing and long walks are April, May, June, September, October.

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Temperature in Barcelona

In May the average daily maximum in Barcelona is +22.5°C, and the minimum +16.1°C.

The hottest May day on record is +31.6°C, and the coldest +6.3°C.

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Best beach resorts in May:

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Hurghada
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Acapulco
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Mazatlan
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Ras Muhammad
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Manzanillo
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Virgin Islands
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Aqaba
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Daylight hours

There are 15.1 hours of daylight in Barcelona in May. Out of these, on average 8.1 are sunny, which means there is quite a lot of sun.

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Sea temperature

The average monthly temperature in the Mediterranean Sea on the beaches of Barcelona in May is +18°C.

The water is considered very cool, but some hardy people might bathe in it for 10-15 minutes.

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Precipitation

The amount of precipitation in Barcelona in May is usually 47 mm, a negligible amount.

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