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Astorga Weather in May

Astorga in May

The short of it: Astorga in May averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 7 °C (45 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 7° · rain 63 mm · daylight 14 h 35 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & August

Thirty years of records give Astorga an average May high of 20°, a low of 7° and some 63 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 35 min in mid-May, 76 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Astorga runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. San Justo de la Vega, 3 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

May in Astorga, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 10 mm less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Justo de la VegaCastille and León3 km E20°8°61 mm
Villarejo de ÓrbigoCastille and León13 km E21°8°56 mm
BenavidesCastille and León14 km ENE20°8°60 mm
Santa Marina del ReyCastille and León17 km ENE20°8°57 mm
Soto de la VegaCastille and León20 km SE21°9°56 mm
Bustillo del PáramoCastille and León22 km E21°8°56 mm
La BañezaCastille and León22 km SE21°9°56 mm
Carrizo de la RiberaCastille and León23 km NE20°8°58 mm

The Almanac · Astorga Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Astorga by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°0°92 mm9 km/h9 h 23 min✦
February10°0°71 mm11 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
March14°2°78 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April16°4°73 mm13 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
May20°7°63 mm11 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
June25°12°40 mm10 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°14°24 mm10 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°13°34 mm10 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
September24°10°50 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
October18°7°118 mm10 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
November11°3°115 mm10 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
December9°1°115 mm10 km/h9 h 5 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Astorga in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Astorga in May?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 7 °C (45 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 20°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Astorga?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Astorga in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 35 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 5 min in December to 15 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Astorga in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (45 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Astorga in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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