May · Spain
Best time to visit Madrid in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Madrid in May
Average temperature 17°C, 28 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Madrid scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 17°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Madrid's art riches and tapas nights shine brightest in the gentle April–June stretch.
May: the best month of the year in Madrid
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Madrid at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Madrid in May?
- In May, Madrid averages 17°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Madrid?
- May earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Madrid in May?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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