What May feels like in Seville
In Seville, May brings late spring. Warm daytime weather invites long lunches outside and evening strolls. Nights stay mild; with a gap of about 12.5°C (22.5°F) between afternoon and night, early mornings can surprise you. Moderate humidity keeps the air pleasant.
Rain in Seville in May
Wet days are occasional rather than regular, about one day in 8. Wet days average about 6.5 mm (0.3 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 8.9 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in May
Mid-month, Seville gets 14 h 9 min of daylight, from sunrise near 7:16 am to sunset near 9:24 pm. Since mid-April the day has gained 1 h 2 min. The sun is out for roughly 88% of those daylight hours, so skies are mostly clear.
How May compares to the rest of the year
May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Seville. Against April, the average high is 4.9°C (8.8°F) higher, with 29 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into June. By June, typical highs are 32.2°C (90°F).
Who May suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — comfortable enough to explore on foot all day.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
Tips for visiting Seville in May
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Seville in May?
Afternoons average 27.7°C (81.9°F) and nights about 15.2°C (59.4°F) — warm by most people's standards. It is the 5th warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Seville in May?
Only moderately: roughly 4 wet days and 26 mm, usually moderate rain.
What should I wear in Seville in May?
The numbers point to versatile layers and sunglasses. Bring something extra for the cooler evenings.
Is May or June better for visiting Seville?
On our 12-month climate ranking, May comes out ahead (#1 of 12 vs #10). June is warmer and has fewer rainy days.