Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Seville | Lisbon | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 21°C (70°F) | Seville |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 14°C (57°F) | Seville |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 6 days | Seville |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 34 mm▲ | 44 mm | Seville |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day | 12h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 16 km/h▲ | 23 km/h | Seville |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Seville edges ahead as the better destination in May. Seville offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Lisbon sees 12 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.
Seville sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Lisbon is also comfortable at 21°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seville is the stronger choice in May.
Seville reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 15°C (59°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 11°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Lisbon averages 21°C (70°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.
Seville receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.
Lisbon sees 44 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Seville the drier option by 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 15°C, 5 rain days
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 6 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, a packable rain jacket, an umbrella. These items are useful in either destination during May.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Seville | Lisbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 15°C | 6d | 14°C | 9d |
| Feb | 17°C | 5d | 14°C | 8d |
| Mar | 20°C | 7d | 17°C | 8d |
| Apr | 22°C | 7d | 18°C | 8d |
| May | 26°C | 5d | 21°C | 6d |
| Jun | 32°C | 1d | 24°C | 2d |
| Jul | 35°C | 0d | 26°C | 1d |
| Aug | 35°C | 0d | 27°C | 1d |
| Sep | 30°C | 4d | 25°C | 4d |
| Oct | 25°C | 7d | 21°C | 9d |
| Nov | 19°C | 7d | 17°C | 10d |
| Dec | 16°C | 7d | 14°C | 9d |
Seville Weather in May
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