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Vigo in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Vigo in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Vigo in May 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
May could be a good time to visit Vigo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +20°C, and there are typically 8 sunny days in May. However, expect about 15 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 108 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vigo has OK weather in May.

Average temperature in Vigo in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vigo 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 +10°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +21°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +21°C.

Is Vigo warm or cold in May?

Vigo is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°C to +12°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 Vigo:

Climate in Vigo in May

Vigo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+17°C+20°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+2°C+6°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+34°C+36°C
Rainfall
140 mm108 mm57 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
80%81%81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
8811
Cloudy days
678
Rainy days
171511
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 +17°C to +20°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 140 mm to 108 mm. Humidity rises from 80% 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 8 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Vigo 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 Vigo is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Vigo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 101 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 41 mm, which is moderate rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 11 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:
Vigo wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 219 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Vigo?

This is the weather in Vigo in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+22°C
2 May
☀️
+27°C
3 May
🌧️
+22°C
4 May
🌧️
+19°C
5 May
🌧️
+20°C
6 May
🌧️
+20°C
7 May
☀️
+20°C
8 May
☀️
+21°C
9 May
🌫️
+20°C
10 May
☀️
+18°C
11 May
☀️
+19°C
12 May
☀️
+17°C
13 May
☀️
+18°C
14 May
☀️
+21°C
15 May
☀️
+21°C
16 May
☀️
+22°C
17 May
☀️
+24°C
18 May
☀️
+22°C
19 May
☀️
+21°C
20 May
☀️
+21°C
21 May
☀️
+22°C
22 May
☀️
+24°C
23 May
☀️
+25°C
24 May
☀️
+25°C
25 May
☀️
+25°C
26 May
☀️
+23°C
27 May
☀️
+22°C
28 May
🌫️
+19°C
29 May
🌫️
+19°C
30 May
🌫️
+20°C
31 May
☁️
+21°C
In May 2023 Vigo had 22 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +17°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Vigo 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 (+21°C). The driest year was 2007 with only 809 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 2395 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vigo in May:

Is May a good time to visit Vigo?

It’s always a good time to visit Vigo, 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 Vigo in May?

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

Is Vigo rainy in May?

Vigo 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 Vigo in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vigo 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 Vigo

Source of the data

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