Valencia vs Madrid

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Valencia edges ahead as the better destination in May. Valencia offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Madrid sees 13 sunshine hours and 7 rain days.

Valencia sits in the comfortable travel range at 24°C. Madrid is also comfortable at 22°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Valencia is the stronger choice in May.

Valencia reaches an average high of 24°C (75°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°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 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Valencia receives approximately 33 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during May. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Madrid sees 38 mm over 7 rain days. That makes Valencia the drier option by 1 rain day and 5 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.