Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Lisbon | Seville | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 26°C (79°F)▲ | Seville |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 15°C (59°F)▲ | Seville |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 6 days | 5 days▲ | Seville |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 44 mm | 34 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 | 23 km/h | 16 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.
Lisbon sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Seville is also comfortable at 26°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Seville is the stronger choice in May.
Lisbon reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to 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. 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.
Lisbon receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 6 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 1 rain day and 10 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 6 rain days
Highs of 26°C, lows of 15°C, 5 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 | Lisbon | Seville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 14°C | 9d | 15°C | 6d |
| Feb | 14°C | 8d | 17°C | 5d |
| Mar | 17°C | 8d | 20°C | 7d |
| Apr | 18°C | 8d | 22°C | 7d |
| May | 21°C | 6d | 26°C | 5d |
| Jun | 24°C | 2d | 32°C | 1d |
| Jul | 26°C | 1d | 35°C | 0d |
| Aug | 27°C | 1d | 35°C | 0d |
| Sep | 25°C | 4d | 30°C | 4d |
| Oct | 21°C | 9d | 25°C | 7d |
| Nov | 17°C | 10d | 19°C | 7d |
| Dec | 14°C | 9d | 16°C | 7d |
Lisbon Weather in May
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