Costa Brava · May
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 14° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 23° | 28° | 31° | 30° | 27° | 23° | 17° | 14° |
MINMIN | 3° | 4° | 6° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 19° | 16° | 13° | 7° | 4° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h UV 4 | 6h UV 5 | 7h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 10h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 5 | 6h UV 4 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 14° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 18° | 15° |
🌧Rain Days | 3d44mm | 4d45mm | 5d63mm | 5d54mm | 6d57mm | 4d39mm | 3d31mm | 4d42mm | 5d63mm | 5d70mm | 4d70mm | 2d23mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May is an acceptable travel month for Costa Brava — conditions are fine, though June, July, August, and September offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 11°C at night (daily average: 17°C). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 6 rain days with 57 mm total. At 17°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Packing list for Costa Brava in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Costa Brava?
- May is not an optimal month for Costa Brava (Score: 67/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, and September.
- How warm is it in Costa Brava in May?
- In May, Costa Brava sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 11°C, with a daily average of 17°C.
- How much rain falls in Costa Brava in May?
- In May, Costa Brava receives an average of 57 mm of rain over 6 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Costa Brava get in May?
- Costa Brava averages 9 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Costa Brava in May?
- Water temperature in Costa Brava in May averages 17°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
