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Spain in May
Sea temperatures remain cool for swimming; head to interior cities and inland routes instead of beaches.
What to expect in Spain in May
May brings warm weather to Spain, with daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and overnight lows near 10°C (50°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 43 mm of rainfall on average. Sea temperatures remain cool for swimming; head to interior cities and inland routes instead of beaches..
May is one of Spain's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs June–August, for context.
What’s happening in May
- 🎉Feria del Caballo · MayAndalusia's horse fair brings sherry, flamenco, and elite Andalusian riders to Jerez for a week. Families dress in traditional trajes de gitana while thoroughbreds parade the fairground avenues each afternoon.
- 🎉San Isidro · MayMadrid honors its patron saint with picnics in the Pradera de San Isidro, chotis dancing in traditional castizo dress, and the year's most prestigious bullfighting season running through the month at Las Ventas.
Live fares for Spain in May
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