Month guide · Rota, Spain
Rota in May: weather and what to expect
May highs in Rota are now 1.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 18°C. In May, Rota averages highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C, with about 5 rainy days and 31 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 5 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 4°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 Rota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalusia | 27°C | 6 | 71 km |
| Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 55 km |
| Villamanrique de la Condesa, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 69 km |
| Hinojos, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 74 km |
| El Cuervo, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 38 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.8°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 30% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 7.7 to 15 a year on average.
Questions about Rota in May
Is May a good time to visit Rota?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 24°C with about 5 rainy days).
How warm is Rota in May?
Average highs are 24°C and lows 16°C. April averages 20°C and June 28°C.
Does it rain much in Rota in May?
About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 31 mm in total over the month.
Is Rota 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 Rota in May?
About 14 h 05 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