Weather in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain in May
In an average May, Barcelona sees a daily high around 22°C and a low around 12°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 22°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 18°C to 26°C |
| Average low | 12°C |
| Typical low range | 9°C to 15°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2001-05-31
Lowest
10°C
1991-05-08
Low
Highest
21°C
2026-05-30
Lowest
3°C
2001-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
36°C
2026-05-28
Lowest
-2°C
1997-05-08
Humidity
Highest
15.0 g/m³
2026-05-30
Lowest
4.6 g/m³
1987-05-04
Wind
Highest
51 km/h
2002-05-07
Lowest
8 km/h
2001-05-03
Precip
Wettest
128 mm
2008
Driest
7 mm
2006
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