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Nerja Weather in May

Nerja in May

The short of it: Nerja in May averages a high of 25 °C (76 °F) and a low of 14 °C (56 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 25° · low 14° · rain 25 mm · daylight 14 h 7 min

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

May in Nerja brings afternoons near 25° and nights around 14°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 7 min in mid-May, 61 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, Nerja runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Torrox, 7 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

May in Nerja, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 7 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TorroxAndalusia7 km W25°14°25 mm
AlgarroboAndalusia15 km W25°13°24 mm
AlmuñécarAndalusia16 km E25°14°23 mm
Torre del MarAndalusia20 km W25°14°22 mm
Vélez-MálagaAndalusia21 km W26°14°23 mm
SalobreñaAndalusia26 km E25°15°23 mm
Alhama de GranadaAndalusia30 km NNW24°10°33 mm
MotrilAndalusia32 km E25°14°24 mm

The Almanac · Nerja Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Nerja by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°6°53 mm14 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦✦
February17°7°46 mm15 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
March19°8°52 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April21°10°38 mm16 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
May25°14°25 mm14 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°17°8.0 mm14 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦✦
July32°19°1.0 mm14 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
August32°20°5.0 mm13 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September29°17°20 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October24°14°51 mm12 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
November19°10°64 mm14 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
December17°8°67 mm15 km/h9 h 39 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nerja in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nerja in May?

Days average 25 °C (76 °F) and nights 14 °C (56 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 25°, nights near 14°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 25 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Nerja?

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

How long are the days in Nerja in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Nerja in May?

Hardly — May nights average 14 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Nerja in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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