If you plan to visit Santiago de Compostela in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°C during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 103 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+2°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
103 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago de Compostela has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Santiago de Compostela in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago de Compostela for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of +9°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +21°C.
Is Santiago de Compostela warm or cold in May?
Santiago de Compostela is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +16°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +8°C to +10°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 Santiago de Compostela:
Climate in Santiago de Compostela in May
Santiago de Compostela weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+16°C
+19°C
+22°C
Min. temperature
-1°C
+2°C
+5°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+34°C
+36°C
Rainfall
125 mm
103 mm
56 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
78%
78%
78%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
8
Cloudy days
6
8
10
Rainy days
16
16
11
Snowy days
0
0
0
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 +19°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 125 mm to 103 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in April to 6 in May.
Wind speed in Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Santiago de Compostela based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 65 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 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:
Santiago de Compostela wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 185 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 28 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Santiago de Compostela?
This is the weather in Santiago de Compostela in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+23°C
2 May
☀️
+27°C
3 May
☀️
+22°C
4 May
🌧️
+18°C
5 May
🌧️
+19°C
6 May
🌧️
+19°C
7 May
☀️
+20°C
8 May
☁️
+20°C
9 May
🌧️
+19°C
10 May
☀️
+17°C
11 May
☁️
+16°C
12 May
🌧️
+15°C
13 May
☁️
+16°C
14 May
☁️
+18°C
15 May
☁️
+16°C
16 May
☀️
+19°C
17 May
☀️
+22°C
18 May
☀️
+19°C
19 May
☀️
+18°C
20 May
☀️
+19°C
21 May
☁️
+19°C
22 May
☁️
+21°C
23 May
☀️
+23°C
24 May
☀️
+24°C
25 May
☀️
+24°C
26 May
☀️
+24°C
27 May
☀️
+24°C
28 May
🌫️
+23°C
29 May
🌫️
+23°C
30 May
🌫️
+21°C
31 May
🌫️
+21°C
In May 2023 Santiago de Compostela had 15 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Santiago de Compostela climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Santiago de Compostela in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+17°C) and the highest in 2017 (+19°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 848 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2201 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago de Compostela in May:
Is May a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
It’s always a good time to visit Santiago de Compostela, 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 Santiago de Compostela in May?
May has mild temperatures in Santiago de Compostela. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Santiago de Compostela rainy in May?
Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santiago de Compostela in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago de Compostela, 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.