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Comillas Weather in May

Comillas in May

The short of it: Comillas in May averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 11° · rain 63 mm · daylight 14 h 40 min

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

Thirty years of records give Comillas an average May high of 20°, a low of 11° and some 63 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 40 min in mid-May, 79 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 July and September.

Against its neighbours, Comillas runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. San Vicente de la Barquera, 9 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Comillas, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° warmer, 17 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 40 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
San Vicente de la BarqueraCantabria9 km W20°11°61 mm
Cabezón de la SalCantabria10 km SSE20°10°69 mm
LuzmelaCantabria12 km SE20°10°69 mm
SantillanaCantabria15 km E20°10°69 mm
ReocínCantabria17 km ESE20°10°71 mm
CartesCantabria19 km ESE20°10°75 mm
TorrelavegaCantabria20 km ESE20°11°71 mm
SuancesCantabria21 km ENE20°11°69 mm

The Almanac · Comillas Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Comillas by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°4°97 mm11 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
February14°4°85 mm12 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
March16°7°72 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
April17°8°80 mm12 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
May20°11°63 mm11 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June22°13°46 mm11 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
July24°15°39 mm10 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August24°16°48 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
September23°13°59 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October20°11°96 mm10 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦
November16°7°131 mm12 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
December14°5°95 mm12 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Comillas in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Comillas in May?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 11°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 63 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Comillas?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and September.

How long are the days in Comillas in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 58 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Comillas in May?

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

What should I pack for Comillas in May?

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

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