Madrid vs Seville

Madrid and Seville are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Madrid sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Seville is also comfortable at 26°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seville is the stronger choice in May. Madrid receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Madrid reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Seville averages 26°C (79°F) for the high and 15°C (59°F) for the low, with a daily range of 11°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Madrid receives approximately 38 mm of rainfall across 7 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Seville sees 34 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Seville the drier option by 2 rain days and 4 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.