Your May weather guide
HotWeather in Seville in May
May is a good time to visit Seville if you want warm days and can adapt your plans when it gets hot. Average daytime highs of 26.5°C suit spending time outdoors, while nights average 14.6°C, making a light layer useful after dark. The catch is that hotter spells can make midday uncomfortable, and rain is still possible. It suits travellers who prefer morning outings and a slower pace during the afternoon.
Long-term climate averages for Sevilla, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Seville, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Sevilla.
- Average daytime high
- 26.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 33°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 11°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.9°C
- London averages 16.6°C in May
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.4h
- 60% of 14.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 34 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days over 25°C
- 59%
- 26% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 39.8°C
- 2015-05-13
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.8°C
- 1998-05-02
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 42 min
- 1597 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How May compares
May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Seville and ranks 46th of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within Spain it is 1st of 87 (Spain in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Seville is 9.9°C warmer by day and 6.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in May
The typical May day in Seville peaks at 26.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 32.9°C or more. About 59% of days top 25°C and 1 in 4 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.6°C; one night in ten drops to 11.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 39.8°C (2015-05-13) and the coldest night 6.8°C (1998-05-02).
Rain in May
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 34 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 1996 with 111 mm, the driest 1991 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 57%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:15 and sets about 21:26 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 40%.
Is May a good time to visit Seville?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, manageable rain and long sunny days. The best months for Seville on our scoring are June, September, May; months averaging 25°C or more: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Expect warmth, but plan for hotter afternoons
Pack for warm weather rather than a mild British spring. The warmest days reach 32.9°C or more, so May is not a reliably gentle option if you dislike heat. Put longer walks earlier in the day and leave room for shade or an indoor break when the afternoon feels too hot. Lightweight, breathable clothes, a hat and sun cream are sensible choices. Evenings need a different approach: although the average night is mild, the coldest nights fall to 11.0°C or lower. A light jumper or jacket gives you more flexibility than packing only summer clothes, especially if you plan to stay out late.
Plenty of sunshine, with some rain to allow for
With about 8.4 hours of sunshine across 14.0 hours of daylight, May gives you plenty of scope to spend time outside without squeezing everything into the hottest part of the day. That makes an early start and a later outing a practical combination. Rain is a catch rather than a reason to rule the month out: about 5 days have measurable rain, so keep your plans flexible and bring a compact umbrella or light waterproof. Do not assume every day will be clear, but there is little reason to organise the whole trip around wet weather. Check the forecast before choosing which days to spend mostly outdoors.
A little perspective
Seville through the year
May is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.4°C | 6.3°C | 5.5 | 49 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 17.2°C | 7.1°C | 6.1 | 46 | 5 | 0% |
| March | 20.2°C | 9.3°C | 6.4 | 55 | 7 | 10% |
| April | 22.3°C | 11.3°C | 7.1 | 49 | 7 | 27% |
| MaySelectedbest | 26.5°C | 14.6°C | 8.4 | 34 | 5 | 59% |
| Junebest | 31.8°C | 18.8°C | 11.2 | 8 | 1 | 93% |
| July | 35.4°C | 21.3°C | 13.1 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| August | 35.2°C | 21.6°C | 11.6 | 2 | 1 | 100% |
| Septemberbest | 30.4°C | 18.8°C | 8.4 | 27 | 4 | 90% |
| October | 25.0°C | 15.0°C | 6.1 | 67 | 7 | 50% |
| November | 19.2°C | 10.3°C | 5.6 | 63 | 6 | 3% |
| December | 16.1°C | 7.7°C | 4.9 | 76 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Seville in May FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Seville hot in May?
Seville is hot in May: the average daytime high is 26.5°C and nights average 14.6°C. About 59% of May days reach 25°C or more.
How much does it rain in Seville in May?
Seville sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 34 mm of rain in a typical May. The wettest May between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 (111 mm) and the driest was 1991 (0 mm).
How sunny is Seville in May?
Seville gets around 8.4 hours of sunshine a day in May out of 14.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Seville compare with the UK in May?
Seville is on average 9.9°C warmer than London by day in May (26.5°C against 16.6°C).
What is the hottest May on record in Seville?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day in Seville reached 39.8°C on 2015-05-13, and the coldest night dropped to 6.8°C on 1998-05-02.
How much warmer is Seville than London in May?
Seville's average daytime high is 26.5°C, compared with 16.6°C in London, a difference of 9.9°C. That is a substantial step up in warmth, so pack lighter daytime clothes rather than relying on your usual May wardrobe at home.
Is Seville likely to feel hot in May?
Yes, hot weather is a realistic possibility: 26% of days reach 30°C, while 59% reach 25°C. May suits travellers who enjoy warmth, but anyone sensitive to heat should keep afternoon plans flexible rather than expect consistently moderate temperatures.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Sevilla. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C