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Warmest sea in Spain in May

918 coastal locations in Spain ranked by their typical May sea temperature. Region-wide average in May: 18.4°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in May

Gomera

21.2°C May mean in Spain

Regional May average

18.4°C

across all 918 coastal locations in Spain

Vs annual mean

-0.8°C

below the year-round regional average

What the Spain sea feels like in May

At this temperature, water will feel cold compared to a swimming pool, but with a bit of experience and practice most people will find the water relatively comfortable to swim in.

Spain monthly average 15.5°C to 23.8°C
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  • Warmest month August 23.8°C
  • Coldest month February 15.5°C
  • Annual mean 19.2°C
  • Months above 20°C 5 of 12

Where May fits in the year

May sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Spain month rankings:

Spain sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Spain location. The list below is based on the typical May mean, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

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Top 50 warmest Spain locations in May

Sorted by the typical May mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# Location May mean
1 Gomera Canarias 21.2°C
2 El Hierro Canary Islands 21.1°C
3 La Restinga Canary Islands 21.1°C
4 Las Puntas Canary Islands 21.0°C
5 Puerto de la Estaca Canary Islands 21.0°C
6 Timijiraque Canary Islands 21.0°C
7 Tenerife Canarias 21.0°C
8 Buenavista Del Norte Canary Islands 20.9°C
9 Garachico Canary Islands 20.9°C
10 Puertito de los Silos Canary Islands 20.9°C
11 Icod de los Vinos Canary Islands 20.9°C
12 La Hondura Canary Islands 20.9°C
13 Los Realejos Canary Islands 20.9°C
14 Playa del Socorro Canary Islands 20.9°C
15 Playa Jardin Canary Islands 20.9°C
16 Puerto de la Cruz Canary Islands 20.9°C
17 Punta Brava Canary Islands 20.9°C
18 San Felipe Canary Islands 20.9°C
19 San Juan De La Rambla Canary Islands 20.9°C
20 San Marcos Canary Islands 20.9°C
21 Tenerife Canary Islands 20.9°C
22 El Fuerte Canary Islands 20.9°C
23 El Remo Canary Islands 20.9°C
24 La Bombilla Canary Islands 20.9°C
25 La Palma Canary Islands 20.9°C
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26 Los Cancajos Canary Islands 20.9°C
27 Puerto de Naos Canary Islands 20.9°C
28 Santa Cruz de la Palma Canary Islands 20.9°C
29 Tazacorte Canary Islands 20.9°C
30 Bajamar Canary Islands 20.9°C
31 El Pris Canary Islands 20.9°C
32 Mesa del Mar Canary Islands 20.9°C
33 Punta del Hidalgo Canary Islands 20.9°C
34 Agulo Canary Islands 20.9°C
35 Alcala Canary Islands 20.9°C
36 Barlovento Canary Islands 20.9°C
37 Callao Salvaje Canary Islands 20.9°C
38 Charco Azul Canary Islands 20.9°C
39 El Cabrito Canary Islands 20.9°C
40 El Tablado Canary Islands 20.9°C
41 Guia de Isora Canary Islands 20.9°C
42 La Caleta Canary Islands 20.9°C
43 La Fajana Canary Islands 20.9°C
44 La Gomera Canary Islands 20.9°C
45 Laguna de Santiago Canary Islands 20.9°C
46 Lepe Canary Islands 20.9°C
47 Los Gigantes Canary Islands 20.9°C
48 Marazul Canary Islands 20.9°C
49 Playa de Santiago Canary Islands 20.9°C
50 Playa Paraiso Canary Islands 20.9°C

Coldest 10 in Spain in May

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Spain coasts to avoid for swimming in May.

# Location May mean
1 A Aguieira Galicia 14.8°C
2 Ares Galicia 14.8°C
3 Bastiagueiro Galicia 14.8°C
4 Betanzos Galicia 14.8°C
5 Chanteiro Galicia 14.8°C
6 Ferrol Galicia 14.8°C
7 Gandario Galicia 14.8°C
8 La Coruna Galicia 14.8°C
9 Mugardos Galicia 14.8°C
10 Oleiros Galicia 14.8°C

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