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Chamartín Weather in May

Chamartín in May

The short of it: Chamartín in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain and about 14 h 25 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 11° · rain 41 mm · daylight 14 h 25 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chamartín an average May high of 23°, a low of 11° and some 41 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 23°, with nights near 11°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 25 min in mid-May, 71 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Chamartín runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Tetuán de las Victorias, 2 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Chamartín, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 25 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Tetuán de las VictoriasMadrid2 km W23°11°41 mm
Pinar del ReyMadrid3 km ENE23°10°40 mm
Ciudad LinealMadrid3 km SE23°11°41 mm
PilarMadrid3 km WNW23°11°40 mm
HortalezaMadrid3 km ENE23°10°40 mm
SalamancaMadrid4 km S23°11°43 mm
ChamberíMadrid4 km SW23°11°43 mm
Peña GrandeMadrid4 km WNW23°11°40 mm

The Almanac · Chamartín Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 23°, with nights near 11°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Chamartín by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°2°33 mm7 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
February13°2°29 mm9 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
March16°5°33 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
April18°7°43 mm10 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°11°41 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°15°16 mm9 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
July32°18°8.0 mm9 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
August32°18°8.0 mm8 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
September26°14°26 mm8 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°10°60 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
November14°5°50 mm8 km/h9 h 52 min✦✦✦
December11°3°42 mm7 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chamartín in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chamartín in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 23°, with nights near 11°. Rain is modest, about 41 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chamartín?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Chamartín in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 25 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 18 min in December to 15 h 3 min in June.

Does it snow in Chamartín in May?

Hardly — May nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chamartín in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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