Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in May

Madrid is the better pick in May — 95 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago de Compostela is nice, rainy, clean air.

Madrid vs Santiago de CompostelaMay climate, side by side

MadridSantiago de Compostela
Comfort score95/100 (S)84/100 (A)
Feels-like high23°C20°C
Avg high / low25° / 13°21° / 10°
Rainfall40 mm90 mm
Rainy days511
Humidity51%82%
Air quality (AQI)4435

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

Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in May — FAQ

Is May better in Madrid or Santiago de Compostela?
Madrid is the better pick in May — 95 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Madrid is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago de Compostela is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Madrid vs Santiago de Compostela in May?
In May, Madrid averages 25°C high / 13°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Santiago de Compostela averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 90 mm.