Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
73°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Altea
Spain · Europe
Mild days and plenty of sun.
One of the best months here
Daytime high
73°F
Lows around 62°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 5 wet days, fewer than in most months.
16%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.8 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 61°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
57%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 73°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning67°F
Rain10%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday72°F
Rain11%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon73°F
Rain10%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening71°F
Rain7%
Cloud44%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 49 | 1.9 | 6 | 8.4 | 70 |
| Feb | 61 | 50 | 1.2 | 5 | 9.2 | 69 |
| Mar | 65 | 53 | 2.1 | 7 | 10.5 | 68 |
| Apr | 68 | 56 | 2.0 | 7 | 11.5 | 68 |
| May | 73 | 62 | 1.4 | 5 | 12.8 | 67 |
| Jun | 81 | 69 | 0.5 | 2 | 13.6 | 65 |
| Jul | 86 | 74 | 0.4 | 2 | 13.7 | 67 |
| Aug | 86 | 75 | 0.9 | 3 | 12.6 | 69 |
| Sep | 81 | 71 | 3.2 | 8 | 11.0 | 71 |
| Oct | 75 | 64 | 2.8 | 7 | 9.6 | 73 |
| Nov | 67 | 56 | 2.6 | 7 | 8.3 | 70 |
| Dec | 62 | 51 | 2.4 | 6 | 7.8 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology