Are you considering a trip to Madrid in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +23°C and about 16 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 5 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+36°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Madrid has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Madrid in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Madrid for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +10°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +26°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +24°C to +30°C.
Is Madrid warm or cold in May?
Madrid is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +18°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +7°C to +11°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 Madrid:
Climate in Madrid in May
Madrid weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+18°C
+23°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
-3°C
0°C
+4°C
Max. temperature
+29°C
+36°C
+40°C
Rainfall
63 mm
47 mm
30 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
59%
54%
44%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
13
16
21
Cloudy days
11
10
7
Rainy days
6
5
2
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +18°C to +23°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 63 mm to 47 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 59% to 54%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 13 to 16.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Madrid in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Madrid is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Madrid based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 19%, leading to total precipitation of around 47 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 6 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Madrid wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Madrid?
This is the weather in Madrid in May 2023:
1 May
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+24°C
2 May
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+18°C
3 May
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+16°C
4 May
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+20°C
5 May
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+23°C
6 May
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+23°C
7 May
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+24°C
8 May
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+26°C
9 May
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+27°C
10 May
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+28°C
11 May
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+29°C
12 May
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+26°C
13 May
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+29°C
14 May
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+28°C
15 May
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+24°C
16 May
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+26°C
17 May
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+28°C
18 May
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+31°C
19 May
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+33°C
20 May
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+33°C
21 May
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+34°C
22 May
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+27°C
23 May
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+27°C
24 May
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+21°C
25 May
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+22°C
26 May
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+27°C
27 May
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+31°C
28 May
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+32°C
29 May
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+30°C
30 May
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+23°C
31 May
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+30°C
In May 2023 Madrid had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +26°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 46%, with a maximum of 85% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Madrid climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Madrid in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+16°C) and the highest in 2022 (+28°C). The driest year was 2019 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 150 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Madrid in May:
Is May a good time to visit Madrid?
May is a really good time to go to Madrid. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Madrid.
Can you sunbathe in Madrid in May?
May is warm in Madrid. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Madrid rainy in May?
Madrid is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Madrid in May?
The amount of sunny days in Madrid during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Madrid, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.