Costa Brava in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Costa Brava in May is especially suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 21 °C (mild), and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 6 rainy days it is dry.
Costa Brava · MayPhoto: Txllxt TxllxT · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Day
- 21 °C
- Night
- 14 °C
- Sea
- 17 °C
- Rainy days
- 6 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 71 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachLimited61/100
City breakExcellent97/100
ActiveExcellent93/100
FamilyLimited64/100
In favour
- No particular highlights.
To consider
- Sea still cool (17 °C)
All months at a glance
12J
13F
15M
18A
21M
25J
28J
28A
25S
21O
16N
13D
5J
5F
6M
6A
6M
4J
3J
4A
6S
7O
6N
6D
Similar destinations in May
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Costa Brava in May?
Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 14 °C.
Can you swim in Costa Brava in May?
The sea is about 17 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Costa Brava in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 6 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Costa Brava?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.