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Rascafría Weather in May

Rascafría in May

The short of it: Rascafría in May averages a high of 18 °C (64 °F) and a low of 6 °C (44 °F), with 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 14 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 18° · low 6° · rain 61 mm · daylight 14 h 27 min

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

May in Rascafría brings afternoons near 18° and nights around 6°, with about 61 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 27 min in mid-May, 72 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Rascafría runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Segovia, 21 km to the WNW, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Rascafría, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus April
5° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 27 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SegoviaCastille and León21 km WNW20°8°51 mm
Colmenar ViejoMadrid29 km SSE22°9°40 mm
Collado-VillalbaMadrid32 km SSW21°9°45 mm
San Sebastián de los ReyesMadrid44 km SSE23°10°37 mm
AlcobendasMadrid44 km SSE23°10°37 mm
Las Rozas de MadridMadrid46 km S23°10°40 mm
Fuencarral-El PardoMadrid47 km SSE23°11°40 mm
FuencarralMadrid48 km SSE23°10°39 mm

The Almanac · Rascafría Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Rascafría by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-1°52 mm9 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
February7°-1°40 mm10 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦✦
March10°1°45 mm11 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
April13°4°59 mm11 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May18°6°61 mm10 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°28 mm10 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July26°14°12 mm10 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°14°16 mm9 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°10°34 mm9 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October15°7°76 mm10 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦
November9°2°73 mm10 km/h9 h 50 min✦
December6°0°57 mm10 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rascafría in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rascafría in May?

Days average 18 °C (64 °F) and nights 6 °C (44 °F), with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from April to about 18°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 61 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Rascafría?

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

How long are the days in Rascafría in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 15 min in December to 15 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Rascafría in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rascafría in May?

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

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