Weather in Barcelona in May
In an average May, Barcelona sees a daily high around 20°C and a low around 13°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 20°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 13°C |
| Typical low range | 11°C to 15°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
32°C
2026-05-28
Lowest
10°C
1991-05-05
Low
Highest
21°C
2026-05-30
Lowest
6°C
1985-05-12
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
2026-05-28
Lowest
3°C
2026-05-16
Humidity
Highest
15.3 g/m³
1999-05-31
Lowest
5.3 g/m³
1987-05-04
Wind
Highest
38 km/h
2002-05-07
Lowest
7 km/h
2007-05-06
Gust
Highest
75 km/h
2002-05-07
Lowest
17 km/h
2013-05-09
Precip
Wettest
139 mm
2008
Driest
14 mm
1997
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