Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Seville | Porto | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F)▲ | 20°C (68°F) | Seville |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 15°C (59°F)▲ | 12°C (54°F) | Seville |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 5 days▲ | 11 days | Seville |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 34 mm▲ | 102 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▲ | 18 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 Porto sees 12 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Seville sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Porto is also comfortable at 20°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.
Porto averages 20°C (68°F) for the high and 12°C (54°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. There is a notable 6°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.
Porto sees 102 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Seville the drier option by 6 rain days and 68 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 20°C, lows of 12°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen. 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 | Porto | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 15°C | 6d | 13°C | 12d |
| Feb | 17°C | 5d | 14°C | 10d |
| Mar | 20°C | 7d | 16°C | 10d |
| Apr | 22°C | 7d | 17°C | 12d |
| May | 26°C | 5d | 20°C | 11d |
| Jun | 32°C | 1d | 23°C | 6d |
| Jul | 35°C | 0d | 25°C | 4d |
| Aug | 35°C | 0d | 26°C | 4d |
| Sep | 30°C | 4d | 24°C | 6d |
| Oct | 25°C | 7d | 20°C | 13d |
| Nov | 19°C | 7d | 16°C | 13d |
| Dec | 16°C | 7d | 14°C | 13d |
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