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Santander in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Santander in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Santander in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +18°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 87 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
87 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santander has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Santander in May

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

The temperature in May is +19°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +11°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +17°C to +20°C.

Is Santander warm or cold in May?

Santander is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

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

Climate in Santander in May

Santander weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+16°C+18°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+1°C+5°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+34°C+35°C
Rainfall
107 mm87 mm68 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%81%81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
445
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
191916
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +16°C to +18°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 107 mm to 87 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Santander 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 Santander based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 151 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 19 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:
Santander wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 63% chance of precipitation and 146 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Santander?

This is the weather in Santander in May 2023:
1 May
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+17°C
2 May
☀️
+20°C
3 May
☀️
+31°C
4 May
☀️
+21°C
5 May
☀️
+21°C
6 May
☀️
+19°C
7 May
☁️
+18°C
8 May
☀️
+20°C
9 May
🌧️
+18°C
10 May
🌧️
+17°C
11 May
🌧️
+15°C
12 May
🌧️
+16°C
13 May
🌧️
+17°C
14 May
🌧️
+17°C
15 May
🌧️
+16°C
16 May
🌧️
+16°C
17 May
☁️
+17°C
18 May
☁️
+18°C
19 May
🌧️
+17°C
20 May
🌧️
+17°C
21 May
☁️
+18°C
22 May
🌧️
+18°C
23 May
🌧️
+18°C
24 May
🌧️
+18°C
25 May
☁️
+18°C
26 May
☀️
+21°C
27 May
☀️
+24°C
28 May
☀️
+22°C
29 May
☀️
+21°C
30 May
🌫️
+20°C
31 May
☁️
+20°C
In May 2023 Santander had 11 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +19°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 1989 (+19°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 706 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1994 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santander in May:

Is May a good time to visit Santander?

It’s always a good time to visit Santander, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Santander in May?

May has mild temperatures in Santander. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santander rainy in May?

Santander 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 Santander in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santander in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Santander

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santander, 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.