Barcelona vs Sierra Nevada in May

Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 23 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Sierra Nevada is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Barcelona vs Sierra NevadaMay climate, side by side

BarcelonaSierra Nevada
Comfort score93/100 (S)23/100 (F)
Feels-like high23°C15°C
Avg high / low23° / 16°16° / 6°
Rainfall40 mm60 mm
Rainy days58
Humidity77%55%
Air quality (AQI)5641

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

Barcelona vs Sierra Nevada in May — FAQ

Is May better in Barcelona or Sierra Nevada?
Barcelona is the better pick in May — 93 vs 23 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Barcelona is nice, a little rain, muggy air, while Sierra Nevada is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Barcelona vs Sierra Nevada in May?
In May, Barcelona averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Sierra Nevada averages 16°C high / 6°C low with about 60 mm.