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Granada in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Granada in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Granada, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Granada in May 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Granada in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +24°C and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 10 rainy days and 53 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+24°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Granada has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Granada in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Granada for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +8°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +24°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +24°C.

Is Granada warm or cold in May?

Granada is typically warm in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +20°C to +24°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +9°C to +12°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Granada:

Climate in Granada in May

Granada weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+20°C+24°C+29°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+2°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+38°C+40°C
Rainfall
70 mm53 mm22 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
65%59%51%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
91218
Cloudy days
785
Rainy days
13106
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +20°C to +24°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 70 mm to 53 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 59%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 9 to 12.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Granada in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Granada is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Granada based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 99 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Granada wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 37% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Granada?

This is the weather in Granada in May 2023:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
☀️
+29°C
3 May
☀️
+29°C
4 May
☀️
+27°C
5 May
☀️
+30°C
6 May
☀️
+28°C
7 May
☀️
+29°C
8 May
☀️
+31°C
9 May
☀️
+32°C
10 May
☀️
+29°C
11 May
☀️
+28°C
12 May
☀️
+25°C
13 May
☁️
+22°C
14 May
☀️
+22°C
15 May
☀️
+25°C
16 May
☀️
+27°C
17 May
☀️
+21°C
18 May
🌧️
+18°C
19 May
🌧️
+20°C
20 May
☀️
+21°C
21 May
🌧️
+18°C
22 May
🌧️
+15°C
23 May
🌧️
+17°C
24 May
☁️
+22°C
25 May
☀️
+25°C
26 May
☀️
+26°C
27 May
🌧️
+20°C
28 May
☁️
+22°C
29 May
☀️
+24°C
30 May
☀️
+23°C
31 May
☀️
+24°C
In May 2023 Granada had 22 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Granada climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Granada in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+21°C) and the highest in 2022 (+25°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 280 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 1137 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Granada in May:

Is May a good time to visit Granada?

May is a really good time to go to Granada. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Granada.

Can you sunbathe in Granada in May?

May is warm in Granada. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Granada rainy in May?

Granada is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Granada in May?

The amount of sunny days in Granada during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Granada

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Granada, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.