Benidorm in May: weather, sea and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Benidorm suits time by the sea without strong heat. Days average +22 °C, making this an option for coastal walks and time on the shore if summer heat is not essential.
Weather in May
For warmer daytime weather, consider late May: its average is higher than in the other parts of the month. If you prefer cooler walks, compare the other dates.
- Water
- +19 °C
- Daytime air
- +22 °C
- Night-time air
- +17 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +21 °C | +16 °C | +18 °C |
| 11–20 May | +22 °C | +17 °C | +19 °C |
| 21–31 May | +23 °C | +18 °C | +20 °C |
Water in May
Seasonal data gives an average water temperature of +19 °C for the month. It averages +18 °C in the first ten days and +20 °C towards the end. These are seasonal averages, so the water on your travel dates can be warmer or cooler. Before your trip, check the water temperature and weather in the forecast for Benidorm.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 6 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 13 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | +18 °C | +13 °C | +16 °C |
| May | +22 °C | +17 °C | +19 °C |
| June | +26 °C | +21 °C | +22 °C |
May has warmer days than April. April offers cooler conditions for walks. June has warmer days than May. The difference matters if you prefer warmth to cooler walking weather.
The annual charts for Benidorm compare air and sea temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- In dry weather, the Balcón del Mediterráneo offers coastal views. The upper terrace avoids the steep steps down to the lower section.
- The Poniente promenade runs from Elche Park beside the beach. Its colourful curves offer a different view of Benidorm from the narrow streets of the old centre.
- For a rainy spell, the Boca del Calvari museum on Paseo de la Carretera is an indoor option. Exhibitions change, so the current theme and visiting hours are worth checking before a visit.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025. Sea temperatures use WorldWeatherAI seasonal data.