Month guide · Alcoy, Spain
Alcoy in May: weather and what to expect
May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Alcoy. May highs in Alcoy are now 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In May, Alcoy averages highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C, with about 8 rainy days and 48 mm of rain. Crowds in Valencian Community are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Alcoy in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 5°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 2.
May in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in May 2027
- 1 May Labor Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in May
Where is warm in May →| Place | High | Rain days | From Alcoy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 72 km |
| Callosa de Segura, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 74 km |
| Redován, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 76 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 68 km |
| Granja de Rocamora, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 72 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is up about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 9.2 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Alcoy in May
How warm is Alcoy in May?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 12°C. April averages 20°C and June 28°C.
Does it rain much in Alcoy in May?
About 8 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 48 mm in total over the month.
Is Alcoy busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Valencian Community were about 35% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Alcoy in May?
About 14 h 15 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology