Month guide · Seville · Spain
Seville in May
What May is really like in Seville: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Seville. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and lively, with flower-filled patios and the start of the heat by late May.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 5th-warmest month in Seville: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with April (23°C (73°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 07:15
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 21:25
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
Spring (March–May). Orange blossom, warm days and the city's two great festivals, Holy Week and the April Fair; book early and expect peak prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Cruces de Mayo — decorated crosses in squares (early May)
- Feria de Abril sometimes falls in early May
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Park · Parque de María Luisa
Parque de María Luisa
Use the park as a cool, shady route between Plaza de España and the river on hot afternoons.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Architecture · El Centro
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Jürgen Mayer's giant timber canopy over Plaza de la Encarnación, opened in 2011 and nicknamed 'the mushrooms', is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Architecture
- After dark
- Photo spot
Landmark · El Arenal
Torre del Oro
Combine it with a walk along the river promenade towards the Triana bridge at sunset.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Views
Experience · El Arenal
Guadalquivir river cruise
One-hour boat trips leave from the quay beside the Torre del Oro and pass the Triana bridge, the Maestranza, the pavilions of Expo '92 and the Plaza de España end of the river.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 14°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Seville?
One of the best months to visit Seville, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Seville?
It is one of the best months to visit Seville. Warm, sunny and lively, with flower-filled patios and the start of the heat by late May.
+How warm is Seville in May?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Seville in May?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.