May Weather in Roquetas de Mar, Spain - 2024

Roquetas de Mar is located on the Mediterranean coast, in the Costa Almeria. The town sits 21 km (13 Miles) from Almeria City and has a rich historical heritage while boasting of favorable climate and pristine, sandy beaches. Agriculture and fishing were the main drivers of the economy here before it became a popular resort. The old town area can be described as a window into the past when Roquetas de Mar was occupied by the Romans and the Moors. The construction of the new part of the town referred to as the "Playa Serena Urbanization", began in the late 1960s. Roquetas de Mar has a stunning landscape, a mix of old and new architecture, and excellent recreational opportunities for its visitors.

Weather May 2024 in Roquetas de Mar Spain:

Generally, May in Roquetas de Mar will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. You can expect around 12 rainy days, with on average 3.9 inches / 99 mm of rain during the month of May.
Comfortable with dry air with nice temperatures

May weather in Roquetas de Mar Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Roquetas de Mar, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid

Generally, May in Roquetas de Mar will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 64°F / 18°C.

Roquetas de Mar has its share of rainy days in May. You can expect around 12 rainy days, with on average 3.9 inches / 99 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for May 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

May weather in Roquetas de Mar Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Roquetas de Mar, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Roquetas de Mar in May

Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 82°F / 28°C during the day and an average of 64°F / 18°C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 95°F / 35°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 51°F / 11°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and December are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. July is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 100°F / 38°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 93°F / 34°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Roquetas de Mar during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Roquetas de Mar during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 107°F / 42°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly higher than April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 87°F / 31°C. And slightly less than June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 104°F / 40°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Roquetas de Mar each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Roquetas de Mar during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Roquetas de Mar during the year.

- Can you expect rain in May in Roquetas de Mar?

Generally, you can expect about 12 rain days in May, with on average 3.9 inches / 99 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.5 inches / 13 mmmm. May is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 3.9 inches / 99 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is more than April, which sees around 3.7 inches / 93 mm of rain. And a lot more than June, which sees around 2 inches / 50 mm of rain

Rain days for Roquetas de Mar during the year.
Rain days for Roquetas de Mar during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with around 4 days. May is the month with the most rain days with around 12 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 10 and 11 days of rain. And slightly more than June, which sees around 8 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Roquetas de Mar for May

You can expect in May, the water temperature for Roquetas de Mar to be between 69°F / 21°C and 62°F / 17°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 78°F / 26°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with an average of between 60°F / 16°C and 62°F / 17°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature slightly higher than April, with a water temperature of an average of between 64°F / 18°C and 66°F / 19°C. And slightly less than the water temperature from June, that is around 75°F / 24°C.

Water temperature for Roquetas de Mar during the year.
Water temperature for Roquetas de Mar during the year.

- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Roquetas de Mar

Generally, you can expect around 8 sunny days in May and around 17 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 19 and 20 sunny days. April is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 8 and 9 sunny days. And slightly less than June, with around 13 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Roquetas de Mar
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Roquetas de Mar

We have looked at the sunny days in Roquetas de Mar. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. December is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 8 and 9 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 6 and 7 cloudy days. And slightly more than June, with an average of between 2 and 3 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in May in Roquetas de Mar?

Generally, May in Roquetas de Mar will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Roquetas de Mar to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is slightly more than April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). And slightly less than June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Roquetas de Mar
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Roquetas de Mar

What to do in Roquetas de Mar Spain in May

The coastal town offers its visitors excellent places to explore and enjoy. Some of them are:

  • The Beaches: The beaches in Roquetas de Mar are very vast and well maintained. They have bagged numerous awards including the "Blue flag award" or the "Q de Calidad Turística" in recent years. Playa Aguadulce, Playa Cerrillos, Playa Romanilla, and  La Bajadilla are crowded beaches with astounding scenery, fine sand, many water-based activities, and a designated nudist area as well. Backed by an attractive promenade and chic sea bars, these beaches are the life of the town and offer something for all ages. Playa de Los Bajos and La Ventilla are quieter beaches and offer more peace, serenity, and privacy.
  • Castillo de Santa Ana was built in the 16th century directly over the beach on rocks. It was built as a protection against the numerous pirate attacks. This medieval castle has thick walls and fortified towers and can be seen from the beach. The sight of its towers is one of the attractions of this historic building 
  • Faro de Santa Ana is an old lighthouse situated next to the Castillo Santa Ana. The lighthouse is used as an exhibition hall throughout the year for paintings, sculptures, photographs, and other cultural documentations.
  • Museo Taurino is a bullfighting museum. It has five rooms that display the history and culture of bullfighting in the region. The museum can be found inside the bullring. Many of the cultural events of Roquetas de Mar. concerts are held in the bullring as well.
  • Aquarium of Roquetas de Mar: It is the largest aquarium in Andalusia with more than a thousand marine specimens. Here you can learn about the habitats of various marine animals. Visit https://www.aquariumroquetas.com/ for more details.
  • Playa Serena Golf Club is a great golf course with a gorgeous landscape where visitors can enjoy a fun afternoon of golf.

Is it humid in Roquetas de Mar Spain in May?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Roquetas de Mar Spain in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Roquetas de Mar, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Roquetas de Mar during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Roquetas de Mar will have a low humidty, and will feel very comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is a significant difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Roquetas de Mar
Humidity level for Roquetas de Mar

Is May a good time to go to Roquetas de Mar Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Roquetas de Mar is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Roquetas de Mar in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 82°F / 28°C. As the humidty is low, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will be around 64°F / 18°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 8 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 12 rainy days, with on average 3.9 inches / 99 mm of rain during May. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May a good time to go to Roquetas de Mar Spain for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Roquetas de Mar Spain in May?

In Roquetas de Mar, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 12 rainy days, with on average 3.9 inches / 99 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Roquetas de Mar Spain, there are, on average 8 sunny days and 17 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is May the rainiest month in Roquetas de Mar Spain?

May is the month with the most rainy days, and it is the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Roquetas de Mar, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

May is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 12 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 4 days.

May is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 3.9 inches / 99 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.5 inches / 13 mm of rain.

Is May the most sunniest month in Roquetas de Mar Spain?

May is not the month with the most sunny days, it is the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Roquetas de Mar, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 8 sunny days, and 17 partly suny days. April is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While December is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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