Month guide · Yecla, Spain
Yecla in May: weather and what to expect
May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Yecla. May highs in Yecla are now 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000. In May, Yecla averages highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, with about 6 rainy days and 38 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Murcia are low.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°C with about 6 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 6°C over the month. Nights below 5°C in about 1 in 6.
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 Yecla |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanca, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 53 km |
| Abarán, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 52 km |
| Cieza, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 49 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 53 km |
| Fortuna, Murcia | 26°C | 5 | 48 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 1.1°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is up about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 11 to 13 a year on average.
Questions about Yecla in May
Is May a good time to visit Yecla?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 6 rainy days).
How warm is Yecla in May?
Average highs are 24°C and lows 12°C. April averages 19°C and June 29°C.
Does it rain much in Yecla in May?
About 6 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 38 mm in total over the month.
Is Yecla busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Murcia were about 30% 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 Yecla in May?
About 14 h 15 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