Granada or Seville in May?
On climate data, Granada comes out ahead overall in May. See the per-criterion details below.
GranadaPhoto: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0
SevillePhoto: Benjamin Smith · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in May
| Criterion | Granada | Seville |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 23 °C | 27 °C |
| Average daily low | 12 °C | 13 °C |
| Rainy days | 5 rainy days (est.) | 5 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 9 h/day | 9 h/day |
| Humidity | 57 % | 58 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Seville is about 4 °C warmer by day.
Granada or Seville in May: the short answer
In May, Granada comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Granada 94/100 vs Seville 88/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on May as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Granada averages a climate score of 76/100, Seville 73/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in May, side by side
The average daily high is about 23 °C in Granada and 27 °C in Seville — warmer in Seville. Average daily lows are around 12 °C versus 13 °C.
On rain, Granada sees about 5 rainy days in May and Seville about 5. Sunshine is comparable (9 vs 9 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Granada records roughly 60 rainy days and Seville about 61 — the drier of the two overall is Granada. At their sunniest, Granada reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (July) and Seville about 10 (July). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Granada is at its best in May, June, September and October, while Seville peaks in March, April, May and October. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the May scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Granada scores higher in May (Granada 98 vs Seville 87).
Active & hiking: Granada scores higher in May (Granada 93 vs Seville 77).
Family: Seville scores higher in May (Granada 91 vs Seville 97).
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For May specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Granada carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Granada if its strong months and profile match your plan, Seville if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.