May · Spain
Best time to visit Tarifa in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tarifa in May
Average temperature 19°C, 20 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Tarifa scores 8.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tarifa is Europe's southernmost town, on the Strait of Gibraltar, with strong winds and long beaches.
May in Tarifa: strong conditions, 5th of 12
With 19°C (67°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
With around 20 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Tarifa — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tarifa in May?
- In May, Tarifa averages 19°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Tarifa?
- May earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tarifa in May?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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