Month guide · Valencia · Spain
Valencia in May
What May is really like in Valencia: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Felivet, Public domain
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny with long evenings; beach season starts though the sea is still fresh.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Valencia: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with April (21°C (70°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:47
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 21:08
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Fallas fills mid-March with fireworks and crowds; April and May are warm, sunny and ideal for walking and cycling.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
- Feast of the Virgen de los Desamparados — processions and flower offerings (usually second Sunday of 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.
Park · Ciutat Vella
Turia Gardens
Rent a bike or use the Valenbisi bike-share and ride the whole length; it is flat, traffic-free and the best way to get across the city.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Iconic
Park · Penya-roja (City of Arts and Sciences)
Gulliver Park
A giant figure of Gulliver lies pinned to the ground in the Turia Gardens, and children climb over his body, ropes and hair and slide down his clothes as if they were Lilliputians.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
Religious site · Ciutat Vella
Valencia Cathedral and El Miguelete
Climb the Miguelete late in the afternoon for softer light, then step out into Plaza de la Virgen for a drink.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Historic site · El Carmen
Torres de Serranos
This massive 14th-century gate was the main entrance of the medieval city walls, facing the river.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 15°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Valencia?
One of the best months to visit Valencia, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are April, June and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Valencia?
It is one of the best months to visit Valencia. Warm and sunny with long evenings; beach season starts though the sea is still fresh.
+How warm is Valencia in May?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Valencia in May?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.