Barcelona in May
Find out everything about the water temperature in Barcelona in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:
81.9 °F
Average:
84.5 °F
Maximum:
86.9 °F
Sea water temperature in Barcelona in May
In the city of Barcelona, the month of May is a great time for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 81.9°F on May 1, 2019, with an average temperature being 84.5°F and a maximum temperature reaching 86.9°F on May 30, 2017.
| Date | 10 years average | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 83.3°F | 83.4°F | 84.0°F |
| May 2 | 83.4°F | 83.6°F | 84.2°F |
| May 3 | 83.6°F | 83.5°F | 84.3°F |
| May 4 | 83.5°F | 83.5°F | 83.9°F |
| May 5 | 83.7°F | 83.2°F | 84.4°F |
| May 6 | 83.9°F | 83.8°F | 84.6°F |
| May 7 | 84.2°F | 84.1°F | 84.9°F |
| May 8 | 84.2°F | 83.7°F | 84.5°F |
| May 9 | 84.3°F | 83.9°F | 84.9°F |
| May 10 | 84.1°F | 83.5°F | 85.3°F |
| May 11 | 84.4°F | 83.9°F | 85.8°F |
| May 12 | 84.3°F | 83.7°F | 85.4°F |
| May 13 | 84.4°F | 83.8°F | 85.2°F |
| May 14 | 84.3°F | 83.7°F | 85.5°F |
| May 15 | 84.3°F | 84.9°F | 85.6°F |
| May 16 | 84.3°F | 84.9°F | 85.4°F |
| May 17 | 84.3°F | 85.1°F | 85.2°F |
| May 18 | 84.6°F | 85.7°F | 85.2°F |
| May 19 | 84.7°F | 85.1°F | 85.4°F |
| May 20 | 84.8°F | 85.2°F | 85.4°F |
| May 21 | 84.9°F | 85.3°F | 85.6°F |
| May 22 | 85.0°F | 85.2°F | 86.0°F |
| May 23 | 85.1°F | 85.5°F | 85.2°F |
| May 24 | 85.2°F | 85.9°F | 85.3°F |
| May 25 | 85.2°F | 85.9°F | 85.5°F |
| May 26 | 85.3°F | 86.0°F | 85.5°F |
| May 27 | 85.3°F | 85.8°F | 85.2°F |
| May 28 | 85.2°F | 85.9°F | 85.1°F |
| May 29 | 85.2°F | 85.6°F | 84.9°F |
| May 30 | 85.2°F | 85.5°F | 84.9°F |
| May 31 | 85.2°F | 85.7°F | 84.7°F |
In Barcelona, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Barcelona was recorded on May 30, 2017, reaching a 86.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 29, 2016, dipping to 77.9°F. The average readings by season are 81.3°F in Winter, 82.5°F in Spring, 84.9°F in Summer, and 84.6°F in Autumn.
The average temperature in May is slightly warmer than April's average of 82.3°F. And in June, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 85.3°F.
