Month guide · Ferrol, Spain
Ferrol in May: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 14°C. In May, Ferrol averages highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C, with about 14 rainy days and 84 mm of rain. Highs are 2°C warmer than in April and 2°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Galicia are low.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Ferrol in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
- Reliable dry weatherAbout 14 rainy days in the month
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 May in 3.
May in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in May 2027
- 1 May Labor Day
- 17 May Galician Literature DayGalicia
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in May
Where is warm in May →| Place | High | Rain days | From Ferrol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanueva del Río y Minas, Andalusia | 27°C | 6 | 682 km |
| Hornachuelos, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 677 km |
| Burguillos, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 683 km |
| La Puebla de los Infantes, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 678 km |
| Adamuz, Andalusia | 26°C | 7 | 682 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 0.7°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 20°C in May went from 5.6 to 7.6 a year on average.
Questions about Ferrol in May
Is May a good time to visit Ferrol?
It is less suited to reliable dry weather (about 14 rainy days in the month).
How warm is Ferrol in May?
Average highs are 17°C and lows 12°C. April averages 15°C and June 20°C.
Does it rain much in Ferrol in May?
About 14 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 84 mm in total over the month.
Is Ferrol busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Galicia were about 20% of the busiest month, which we count as low. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Ferrol in May?
About 14 h 40 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