This post is about the weather in Barcelona in May, including temperature and precipitation expectations, as well as tips for what to wear.
May in Barcelona features relatively dry weather and comfortable afternoons with cool nights.
Temperatures - Is Barcelona Hot in May?
Daytime high temperatures tend to be near 19-20 C (66-68 F) early in May, warming to 22-23 C (71-72 F) near the end of this month.
A few of the warmer afternoons, especially later in the month, will see afternoon highs near 26C (79 F).
The record high temperature in Barcelona during May is 32.2 C (90.0 F).
Late night and early morning low temperatures will likely be near 11-12 C (52-54 F) early in May, warming to about 15 C (59 F) near the end of the month.
A few of the cooler mornings early in May can dip down to near 8 C (46 F).
The record low temperature in Barcelona during May is 4.8 C (40.6 F).
How Much Rain in May?
You can expect about 18 days this month with sunny, or at least partly sunny skies.
Rainfall of 1 mm (0.04 inches) or more occurs on average, on 5 days during May.
Daylight
The number of daylight hours increases this month from about 14 hours on the 1st to nearly 15 hours by the 31st.
Windspeed
The wind in Barcelona this month tends to be mostly light to gentle at 6-19 kph/4-12 mph.
Ocean Temperatures
At the beach, ocean temperatures will warm gradually from about 16 C to 18 C (61-64 F) so swimming options will be limited to the more adventurous.
What to Wear in Barcelona in May?
Spring attire will be best this month, however, there can be some warmer afternoons.
We recommend a light jacket or windbreaker, long-sleeved shirts, and tops, as well as some lighter attire for those few warmer afternoons.
Don’t forget some comfortable walking shoes!
Things to Do in Barcelona in May
There will be a lot of sunny days in May, so this would probably be a good time to consider taking a pay-what-you-wish walking tour in Barcelona.
May will also be the month of Festival Ciutat Flamenco (Flamenco City), so there will be a lot of great opportunities to see Flamenco dancers performing at this time of year.
If you're looking for something fun to do after dark, May 15th will be the Night of the Museums, which means a lot of notable museums will be staying open late and there will also be music and dancing.
Looking for a concert to attend? Yungblud will be performing in Barcelona on May 3rd, 2022.
For even more ideas, make sure to check our full post covering things to do in Barcelona in May.
Fred Pickhardt
Ocean Weather Services
