Madrid vs Valencia

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.

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

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

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.

Valencia averages 24°C (75°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

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

Valencia sees 33 mm over 6 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%.