Month guide · Níjar, Spain
Níjar in May: weather and what to expect
May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Níjar. May highs in Níjar are now 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In May, Níjar averages highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, with about 4 rainy days and 22 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 24°C with about 4 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 3; nights below 10°C in about 1 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 Níjar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gádor, Andalusia | 26°C | 5 | 26 km |
| Alcantarilla, Murcia | 26°C | 4 | 142 km |
| Las Torres de Cotillas, Murcia | 26°C | 4 | 145 km |
| Albudeite, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 138 km |
| Campos del Río, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 141 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 0.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is up about 50% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 9.1 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Níjar in May
Is May a good time to visit Níjar?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 24°C with about 4 rainy days).
How warm is Níjar in May?
Average highs are 24°C and lows 14°C. April averages 20°C and June 28°C.
Does it rain much in Níjar in May?
About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 22 mm in total over the month.
Is Níjar busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 55% 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 Níjar in May?
About 14 h 07 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