Weather in Barcelona in May
In an average May, Barcelona sees a daily high around 27°C and a low around 25°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 27°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 28°C |
| Average low | 25°C |
| Typical low range | 24°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
38°C
2026-05-12
Lowest
24°C
2000-05-01
Low
Highest
28°C
2005-05-27
Lowest
23°C
2026-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
50°C
2026-05-12
Lowest
24°C
2000-05-01
Humidity
Highest
24.4 g/m³
2024-05-26
Lowest
14.4 g/m³
2026-05-09
Wind
Highest
36 km/h
2015-05-04
Lowest
9 km/h
2010-05-14
Gust
Highest
51 km/h
2015-05-12
Lowest
19 km/h
1981-05-19
Precip
Wettest
222 mm
2004
Driest
2 mm
1999
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