Your May weather guide
WarmWeather in Torremolinos in May
May is a good choice for Torremolinos if you want warm days without relying on strong summer heat. Average highs of 22°C suit time outdoors, while nights around 15°C call for a light layer. The main catch is the sea: at about 17°C, it is cold rather than comfortably swimmable. For a UK traveller, this suits a break built around sunshine and being outside better than a holiday centred on long swims.
Long-term climate averages for Torremolinos, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Torremolinos, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Torremolinos.
- Average daytime high
- 22.2°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 26°C
- Average night-time low
- 14.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 12°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.6°C
- London averages 16.6°C in May
- Sea temperature
- 17.2°C
- year to year: 17°C to 18°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.6h
- 61% of 14.0 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 4
- 25 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 17%
- 1% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 33.2°C
- 2015-05-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- 8.5°C
- 2012-05-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 48 min
- 1651 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 Torremolinos. Within Spain it is 38th of 87 (Spain in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Torremolinos is 5.6°C warmer by day and 6.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in May
The typical May day in Torremolinos peaks at 22.2°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 6 days top 25°C and 1 in 200 pass 30°C. Nights average 14.7°C; one night in ten drops to 11.8°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 33.2°C (2015-05-14) and the coldest night 8.5°C (2012-05-01).
Rain in May
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 4 days with 1 mm or more, 25 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 1996 with 80 mm, the driest 1995 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in May
The sea averages 17.2°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 16.5°C to 18.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (23.3°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.0 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:11 and sets about 21:18 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 38%.
Is May a good time to visit Torremolinos?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Torremolinos on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable daytime warmth, cooler evenings
Pack for warm afternoons rather than consistently hot weather. Days reach 25°C only 17% of the time, so May is a better fit if you enjoy moderate warmth than if you want heat every day. Warmer spells can bring 26°C or more, making shade useful around midday, but that is not the everyday expectation. Light clothes are sensible for daytime, with a jumper or jacket for sitting outside after dark. Average night lows are around 15°C, and colder nights can fall to 12°C or below. If your plans involve plenty of walking, this balance of warmth and cooler evenings is a reason to choose May.
Plenty of sunshine, but the sea is still cold
There is plenty of scope for time outside, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine within 14 hours of daylight. That leaves room to arrange your day around the weather rather than squeezing everything into midday. Rain is a possible interruption, with about 4 rainy days during May, so pack a light waterproof and keep outdoor plans flexible. The bigger limitation for a beach-focused trip is the water. The sea averages 17°C, with a year-to-year range of 16°C to 18°C, so expect a cold dip rather than a leisurely swim. Choose May for sitting by the sea and enjoying the daylight; do not assume warm air means warm water.
A little perspective
Torremolinos through the year
May is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.9°C | 8.5°C | 15.1°C | 5.0 | 57 | 8 | 0% |
| February | 15.5°C | 8.7°C | 14.8°C | 5.8 | 48 | 7 | 0% |
| March | 17.3°C | 10.2°C | 15.1°C | 6.1 | 52 | 7 | 1% |
| April | 19.1°C | 11.9°C | 15.8°C | 7.3 | 41 | 7 | 1% |
| MaySelected | 22.2°C | 14.7°C | 17.2°C | 8.6 | 25 | 4 | 17% |
| Junebest | 26.2°C | 18.3°C | 19.5°C | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 67% |
| Julybest | 29.1°C | 21.0°C | 21.9°C | 12.6 | 1 | 0 | 96% |
| Augustbest | 29.2°C | 21.5°C | 23.3°C | 10.9 | 4 | 1 | 98% |
| September | 25.9°C | 18.8°C | 21.6°C | 8.1 | 24 | 3 | 64% |
| October | 22.1°C | 15.5°C | 19.4°C | 5.8 | 58 | 7 | 13% |
| November | 18.0°C | 11.9°C | 17.2°C | 5.2 | 72 | 7 | 1% |
| December | 15.6°C | 9.8°C | 15.8°C | 4.5 | 69 | 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
- Sea
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A little more detail
Torremolinos in May FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Torremolinos hot in May?
Torremolinos is warm in May: the average daytime high is 22.2°C and nights average 14.7°C. Roughly 1 in 6 May days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Torremolinos in May?
The sea around Torremolinos averages 17.2°C in May, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 17°C to 18°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Torremolinos in May?
Torremolinos sees about 4 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 25 mm of rain in a typical May. The wettest May between 1991 and 2020 was 1996 (80 mm) and the driest was 1995 (1 mm).
How sunny is Torremolinos in May?
Torremolinos gets around 8.6 hours of sunshine a day in May out of 14.0 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Torremolinos compare with the UK in May?
Torremolinos is on average 5.6°C warmer than London by day in May (22.2°C against 16.6°C).
What is the hottest May on record in Torremolinos?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day in Torremolinos reached 33.2°C on 2015-05-14, and the coldest night dropped to 8.5°C on 2012-05-01.
How much warmer is Torremolinos than London in May?
The average daytime high is 22.2°C in Torremolinos, compared with 16.6°C in London - a difference of 5.6°C. That is a useful step up in warmth for being outdoors, though you should still bring an evening layer.
Is May a good choice if I want hot weather?
May is warm rather than reliably hot. Only 17% of days reach 25°C, so it suits travellers who prefer moderate temperatures. If heat is your priority, June, July and August are stronger choices for Torremolinos.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Torremolinos. Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.3 km from that point. 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