What is the weather like in Alicante vs Barcelona in May?

In May, Alicante averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm.

Alicante vs Barcelona in May

Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Alicante is warm, a little rain, clean air.

Alicante vs Barcelona — May climate, side by side

	🇪🇸 Alicante	🇪🇸 Barcelona
Comfort score	88/100 (A)	93/100 (S)
Feels-like high	27°C	23°C
Avg high / low	25° / 16°	23° / 16°
Rainfall	48 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	7	5
Humidity	67%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	44	56

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Alicante 🇪🇸 Spainwarm, a little rain, clean air · best June88
Barcelona 🇪🇸 Spainnice, a little rain, muggy air · best May93

Alicante vs Barcelona in May — FAQ

Is May better in Alicante or Barcelona?: Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Alicante is warm, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Alicante vs Barcelona in May?: In May, Alicante averages 25°C high / 16°C low with about 48 mm of rain; Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm.