Month guide · Bermeo, Spain

Bermeo in May: weather and what to expect

The sea is still cool, around 15°C. In May, Bermeo averages highs of 17°C and lows of 13°C, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 2°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Basque Country are high.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level17°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled15°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level1482 mm in total
UV index Modelled7High at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighBasque Country as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Bermeo in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.

Not ideal for

  • Reliable dry weather
    About 14 rainy days in the month

Daily highs through May

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 3°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 May in 3; nights below 10°C in about 1 in 2.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high14°C17°C19°C
Average low11°C13°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)151412
Total rainfall107 mm82 mm66 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 22 min14 h 39 min15 h 23 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Basque Country in May 2025: about 60% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 39 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Bermeo
Archena, Murcia27°C4602 km
Blanca, Murcia26°C5594 km
Abarán, Murcia26°C5590 km
Cieza, Murcia26°C5586 km
Fortuna, Murcia26°C5598 km

The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are about the same as in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in May went from 4.9 to 3.9 a year on average.

Questions about Bermeo in May

Is May a good time to visit Bermeo?

It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).

How warm is Bermeo in May?

Average highs are 17°C and lows 13°C. April averages 14°C and June 19°C.

Does it rain much in Bermeo in May?

About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 82 mm in total over the month.

Is Bermeo busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Basque Country were about 60% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Bermeo in May?

About 14 h 39 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