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Vigo Weather in May

Vigo in May

The short of it: Vigo in May averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 34 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 12° · rain 96 mm · daylight 14 h 34 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: July & August

May in Vigo brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 12°, with about 96 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 34 min in mid-May, 75 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Vigo runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Moaña, 5 km to the NNW, is 1° cooler by day.

May in Vigo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° warmer, 38 mm less rain
Versus June
3° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 34 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MoañaGalicia5 km NNW19°12°96 mm
Cangas do MorrazoGalicia6 km NW19°12°96 mm
RedondelaGalicia11 km ENE20°12°104 mm
BueuGalicia11 km NNW18°11°102 mm
PorriñoGalicia12 km SE20°12°102 mm
NigránGalicia12 km SW19°12°93 mm
GondomarGalicia14 km S19°11°105 mm
BaionaGalicia17 km SW18°11°95 mm

The Almanac · Vigo Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Vigo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°7°201 mm11 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
February14°7°149 mm11 km/h10 h 30 min✦✦
March16°9°156 mm12 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April17°10°134 mm13 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦✦
May20°12°96 mm12 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦
June23°15°56 mm11 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
July24°16°36 mm11 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°16°43 mm10 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°15°85 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October20°12°213 mm10 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦
November15°9°221 mm10 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
December13°7°206 mm11 km/h9 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vigo in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vigo in May?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 96 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Vigo?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Vigo in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 34 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 6 min in December to 15 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Vigo in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vigo in May?

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

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