Monthly climate guide
Barcelona weather in May
Expect warm weather in Barcelona in May: afternoons reach about 23°C (73°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (54°F). Around 43 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Just 30 km apart, but Barcelona runs about 2°C warmer than Mataró this month.
- Comfortable temperatures make it easy to walk between Sagrada Família and Park Güell.
- Seasonally, May counts as late spring in Barcelona.
- It warms up quickly from here: by June highs are about 4°C higher.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
43 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
66%
relative
Sky
56%
cloud · often cloudy
Barcelona weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C / 56°F | 4°C / 39°F | 37 mm | 75% | 69% |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 27 mm | 71% | 65% |
| March | 17°C / 62°F | 6°C / 43°F | 57 mm | 70% | 61% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 9°C / 48°F | 60 mm | 70% | 60% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 43 mm | 66% | 56% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 17°C / 62°F | 32 mm | 63% | 45% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 34 mm | 63% | 36% |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 69°F | 36 mm | 65% | 40% |
| September | 26°C / 80°F | 17°C / 63°F | 58 mm | 69% | 53% |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 14°C / 57°F | 76 mm | 74% | 65% |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 9°C / 47°F | 77 mm | 76% | 68% |
| December | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 42°F | 32 mm | 76% | 66% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Barcelona?
Our Barcelona guide recommends: May to June or September to October, avoiding the peak summer heat and crowds.
Book Sagrada Família and Park Güell tickets online in advance — both cap daily visitor numbers and often sell out.
Best time to visit Barcelona →Other Spain cities in May
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Barcelona in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Barcelona?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Barcelona, with highs around 23°C and about 43 mm of rain.
How warm is Barcelona in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Barcelona in May?
Barcelona typically gets around 43 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
May to June or September to October, avoiding the peak summer heat and crowds.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Barcelona (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.