May · Spain
Best time to visit Cadaqués in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cadaqués in May
Average temperature 18°C, 50 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Cadaqués scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cadaqués is a whitewashed fishing village on the Costa Brava, near Dalí's house at Port Lligat.
May in Cadaqués: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 50 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Cadaqués — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Cadaqués in May?
- In May, Cadaqués averages 18°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Cadaqués?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Cadaqués in May?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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