Cuenca · SpringMonth summary
Cuenca weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
93% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cuenca in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Cuenca in May: 93% rain, 10.6h of sunshine. Better to wait for August.
By trip type
Cuenca in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Cuenca. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 93% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 10°C | 19°C | 83% | 5.4 | 10.5h | 5.2/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 10°C | 19°C | 89% | 6.8 | 10.2h | 4.8/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 10°C | 19°C | 89% | 6.2 | 9.9h | 4.7/10 | 2.9/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 10°C | 19°C | 92% | 7.4 | 10.2h | 4.6/10 | 2.9/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 10°C | 19°C | 93% | 6.6 | 10.6h | 4.7/10 | 3.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 10°C | 18°C | 85% | 5.5 | 10.2h | 4.6/10 | 3.2/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 9°C | 18°C | 73% | 4.1 | 10.3h | 5.3/10 | 3.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 8°C | 19°C | 66% | 3.0 | 10.8h | 7.0/10 | 3.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 9°C | 19°C | 68% | 3.3 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 | 3.8/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 9°C | 20°C | 78% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 6.4/10 | 3.3/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 10°C | 20°C | 69% | 3.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 | 3.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 10°C | 20°C | 82% | 5.3 | 11.0h | 6.0/10 | 3.2/10 |
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, Cuenca averages 19°C, 93% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -27%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cuenca in May
Is May a good time to visit Cuenca?
Transition period with a summer score of 4.7/10 and ski score of 3.0/10. Neither the best ski nor summer season.
Does it rain a lot in Cuenca in May?
Yes, 93% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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