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María Weather in May

María in May

The short of it: María in May averages a high of 23 °C (73 °F) and a low of 8 °C (47 °F), with 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain and about 14 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 23° · low 8° · rain 38 mm · daylight 14 h 11 min

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

Thirty years of records give María an average May high of 23°, a low of 8° and some 38 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 23°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 11 min in mid-May, 64 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, María runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Vélez-Blanco, 6 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

May in María, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus June
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 11 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Vélez-BlancoAndalusia6 km ESE22°8°40 mm
Velez RubioAndalusia10 km SE24°10°32 mm
OriaAndalusia27 km SSW24°9°34 mm
HuéscarAndalusia35 km WNW24°9°32 mm
Puerto LumbrerasMurcia35 km ESE25°12°26 mm
AlboxAndalusia36 km S26°12°21 mm
CantoriaAndalusia40 km S26°12°21 mm
Huercal-OveraAndalusia41 km SSE26°13°20 mm

The Almanac · María Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against April, to near 23°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of María by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January10°-1°43 mm12 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
February12°0°39 mm13 km/h10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
March15°2°46 mm13 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April18°5°38 mm14 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°8°38 mm12 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°13°16 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦✦
July34°16°6.0 mm12 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August33°16°7.0 mm11 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
September27°12°31 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October21°7°41 mm11 km/h11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°3°45 mm12 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
December11°0°53 mm12 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about María in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in María in May?

Days average 23 °C (73 °F) and nights 8 °C (47 °F), with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against April, to near 23°; nights run about 8°. Rain is modest, about 38 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit María?

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

How long are the days in María in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 34 min in December to 14 h 45 min in June.

Does it snow in María in May?

Hardly — May nights average 8 °C (47 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for María in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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