Barcelona · May
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 71°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
71° / 57°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
12 mph
What May feels like in Barcelona
Sunrise
06:32
Mid-month average
Sunset
21:03
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Barcelona in May
The kit for May in Barcelona: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
May vs the surrounding months
vs April
+6° avg high
-1 rain days
Barcelona in April →
May
71°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs June
-8° avg high
+2 rain days
Barcelona in June →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Barcelona in May?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Barcelona in May?+
Average high 71°F, average low 57°F.
How does May compare to surrounding months in Barcelona?+
Compared to April (avg high 64°F), May is warmer. Compared to June (avg high 79°F), May is cooler.
Does it rain often in Barcelona in May?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in May, on average.