Month guide · Chiva, Spain
Chiva in May: weather and what to expect
May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Chiva. May highs in Chiva are now 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In May, Chiva averages highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C, with about 7 rainy days and 44 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Valencian Community are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°C with about 7 rainy days
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 Chiva |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benferri, Valencian Community | 27°C | 4 | 149 km |
| Cox, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 148 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 144 km |
| Granja de Rocamora, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 147 km |
| Fortuna, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 147 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.3°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 7.5 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Chiva in May
Is May a good time to visit Chiva?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 7 rainy days).
How warm is Chiva in May?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 12°C. April averages 20°C and June 28°C.
Does it rain much in Chiva in May?
About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 44 mm in total over the month.
Is Chiva 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 Chiva in May?
About 14 h 19 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