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Córdoba in May
Córdoba warms up: highs climb to 82°F (28°C), from 73°F in April, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 82°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 56°F (13°C), about 14°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
About 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's May.
Plan around May
May is one of Córdoba's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 71/100.
- Comfort holds steady from April (90 → 92/100).
- May sits inside the Mar – May, Oct – Nov window our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Córdoba in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos
Fortress-palace with terraced gardens, pools and Roman mosaics.
Why now May scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Casa Pepe de la Judería
Andalusian cooking on a roof terrace near the Mezquita.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Palacio de Viana
Palace with 12 courtyards showing the city's patio tradition.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Hammam Al Ándalus Córdoba
Arab-style baths with warm, hot and cold pools under arches.
Taberna Salinas
Old tavern serving salmorejo, aubergine with honey and stews around a patio.
Nearby in May
- Seville in May~74 mi · highs 83°F, 1.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Granada in May~81 mi · highs 73°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Ronda in May~82 mi · highs 66°F, 1.1 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lisbon in May~243 mi · highs 66°F, 1.2 in rain · 9°C (16°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~409 m to Córdoba's ~133 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Córdoba in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Córdoba?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May, Oct – Nov window our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends.
How hot is Córdoba in May?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Córdoba in May?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 19.1 in (484 mm).
What should I pack for Córdoba in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Córdoba
Routes in season in May
- Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda Mar – May, Oct – Nov
Planning Córdoba in May?
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