Weather in Barcelona in May
In an average May, Barcelona sees a daily high around 21°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 21°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 17°C to 24°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 14°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2022-05-22
Lowest
9°C
1991-05-05
Low
Highest
19°C
2026-05-30
Lowest
3°C
1985-05-12
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
2015-05-14
Lowest
0°C
1985-05-12
Humidity
Highest
15.5 g/m³
2000-05-29
Lowest
4.8 g/m³
1987-05-04
Wind
Highest
37 km/h
1997-05-06
Lowest
7 km/h
1981-05-25
Gust
Highest
78 km/h
2002-05-07
Lowest
18 km/h
1989-05-30
Precip
Wettest
159 mm
2008
Driest
14 mm
2015
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