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

In May, Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Madrid averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 40 mm.

Barcelona vs Madrid in May

Barcelona and Madrid are nearly tied in May — 93 vs 95 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Madrid is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Barcelona vs Madrid — May climate, side by side

	Barcelona	Madrid
Comfort score	93/100 (S)	95/100 (S)
Feels-like high	23°C	23°C
Avg high / low	23° / 16°	25° / 13°
Rainfall	40 mm	40 mm
Rainy days	5	5
Humidity	77%	51%
Air quality (AQI)	56	44

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

Barcelona vs Madrid in May — FAQ

Is May better in Barcelona or Madrid?: Barcelona and Madrid are nearly tied in May — 93 vs 95 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air; Madrid is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Madrid in May?: In May, Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Madrid averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 40 mm.