Barcelona vs Santiago de Compostela in May

Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Santiago de Compostela is nice, rainy, clean air.

Barcelona vs Santiago de CompostelaMay climate, side by side

BarcelonaSantiago de Compostela
Comfort score93/100 (S)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high23°C20°C
Avg high / low23° / 16°21° / 10°
Rainfall40 mm90 mm
Rainy days511
Humidity77%82%
Air quality (AQI)5635

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

Barcelona vs Santiago de Compostela in May — FAQ

Is May better in Barcelona or Santiago de Compostela?
Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Santiago de Compostela is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Santiago de Compostela in May?
In May, Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Santiago de Compostela averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 90 mm.