Month summary
Cadiz weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
15% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cadiz in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).
❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.
Our take: Cadiz in May: 24°C and 12.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cadiz in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Cadiz. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 17°C | 22% | 1.8 | 8.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 10°C | 18°C | 20% | 1.5 | 9.5h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 11°C | 18°C | 37% | 4.1 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 13°C | 20°C | 25% | 1.7 | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 16°C | 24°C | 15% | 1.1 | 12.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ June | 19°C | 26°C | 7% | 0.3 | 13.1h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 21°C | 29°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 31°C | 1% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 12% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 9.1/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 25°C | 23% | 2.5 | 10.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 20°C | 26% | 2.6 | 8.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 18°C | 25% | 2.3 | 8.7h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cadiz averages 24°C, 15% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cadiz in May
Is May a good time to visit Cadiz?
May is an excellent time to visit Cadiz (score 8.7/10). With 24°C, 12.9h of sunshine and 15% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Cadiz in May?
With 24°C and 12.9h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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