If you plan to visit Vigo in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +20°C during the day and approximately 8 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 108 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+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.
April
May
June
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 mm
108 mm
57 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
81%
81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
8
8
11
Cloudy days
6
7
8
Rainy days
17
15
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 +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.
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
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+22°C
2 May
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+27°C
3 May
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+22°C
4 May
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+19°C
5 May
🌧️
+20°C
6 May
🌧️
+20°C
7 May
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+20°C
8 May
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+21°C
9 May
🌫️
+20°C
10 May
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+18°C
11 May
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+19°C
12 May
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+17°C
13 May
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+18°C
14 May
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+21°C
15 May
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+21°C
16 May
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+22°C
17 May
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+24°C
18 May
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+22°C
19 May
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+21°C
20 May
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+21°C
21 May
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+22°C
22 May
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+24°C
23 May
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+25°C
24 May
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+25°C
25 May
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+25°C
26 May
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+23°C
27 May
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+22°C
28 May
🌫️
+19°C
29 May
🌫️
+19°C
30 May
🌫️
+20°C
31 May
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+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.
Are you planning a trip in May?
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.
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, 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.