Month guide · Reus, Spain

Reus in May: weather and what to expect

May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Reus. May highs in Reus are now 1.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In May, Reus averages highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C, with about 7 rainy days and 53 mm of rain. Crowds in Catalonia are medium.

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

Average high Town-level23°CLow 13°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level753 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumCatalonia as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

No verdicts for Reus 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 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 5°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 4.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high20°C23°C28°C
Average low9°C13°C17°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)876
Total rainfall54 mm53 mm31 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 16 min14 h 27 min15 h 07 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Catalonia in May 2025: about 50% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 27 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

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

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 1.6°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 6.5 to 13 a year on average.

Questions about Reus in May

How warm is Reus in May?

Average highs are 23°C and lows 13°C. April averages 20°C and June 28°C.

Does it rain much in Reus in May?

About 7 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 53 mm in total over the month.

Is Reus busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Catalonia were about 50% 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 Reus in May?

About 14 h 27 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