Late spring · Weather & things to do
Seville in May
Seville warms up: highs climb to 83°F (28°C), from 74°F in April, with lows of 57°F (14°C) and about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain.
At 90/100 for comfort (6th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 57°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (28 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What May feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 57°F (14°C), about 15°C (26°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 1.1 in (28 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around May
May is one of Seville's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by June, the score drops to 70/100.
- Comfort holds steady from April (91 → 90/100).
- May sits inside the Mar – May, Oct – Nov window our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 57°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Seville in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Setas de Sevilla
Huge wooden canopy with a rooftop walkway and Roman ruins in the basement.
Why now May scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Plaza de España
Semicircular 1929 plaza with tiled alcoves for each Spanish province and a canal.
Why now Highs near 83°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mercado de Triana
Market over the ruins of the Castillo de San Jorge, with produce and tapas bars.
El Rinconcillo
Bar dating to 1670 where your tab is chalked on the wooden counter.
Casa de la Memoria
Intimate nightly flamenco shows in a historic courtyard.
Nearby in May
- Ronda in May~64 mi · highs 66°F, 1.1 in rain · 10°C (17°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Córdoba in May~74 mi · highs 82°F, 1.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Granada in May~132 mi · highs 73°F, 0.9 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Lisbon in May~195 mi · highs 66°F, 1.2 in rain · 10°C (17°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 ~188 m to Seville's ~18 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.
Seville in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Seville?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May, Oct – Nov window our Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda route recommends.
How hot is Seville in May?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 57°F (14°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Seville in May?
Not much: about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.4 in (468 mm).
What should I pack for Seville in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 57°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Seville
Routes in season in May
- Andalusia: Moorish Cities & Ronda Mar – May, Oct – Nov
Planning Seville in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.