Seville vs Madrid

Seville and Madrid 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.

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

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.

Madrid averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 10°C (50°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Seville receives approximately 34 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Madrid sees 38 mm over 7 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%.