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Ávila Weather in May

Ávila in May

The short of it: Ávila in May averages a high of 19 °C (67 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 14 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 8° · rain 43 mm · daylight 14 h 26 min

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

May in Ávila brings afternoons near 19° and nights around 8°, with about 43 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 26 min in mid-May, 71 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Ávila runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Las Navas del Marqués, 31 km to the E, is 2° cooler by day.

May in Ávila, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 26 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Las Navas del MarquésCastille and León31 km E18°7°55 mm
San Martín de ValdeiglesiasMadrid42 km SE22°10°36 mm
ArévaloCastille and León45 km N21°8°39 mm
San Lorenzo de El EscorialMadrid47 km E18°8°59 mm
El EscorialMadrid49 km E20°9°46 mm
Peñaranda de BracamonteCastille and León50 km WNW21°8°41 mm
GuadarramaMadrid51 km E19°8°49 mm
Villa del PradoMadrid54 km SE24°11°34 mm

The Almanac · Ávila Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Ávila by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°29 mm9 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
February9°0°24 mm10 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
March12°3°28 mm11 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
April15°5°41 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°43 mm11 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
June25°13°25 mm10 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
July29°15°9.0 mm10 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°15°13 mm9 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°11°28 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°7°56 mm10 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
November11°3°43 mm10 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
December8°0°37 mm10 km/h9 h 16 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ávila in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ávila in May?

Days average 19 °C (67 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 19°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 43 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ávila?

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

How long are the days in Ávila in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 16 min in December to 15 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Ávila in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ávila in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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