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May · 6 destinations

Where to go in May

For a May break, compare warm options with cooler-air destinations. If travelling over a holiday, check accommodation and transport for your dates; this page compares climate estimates.

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Illustration: Cuba01
Warm air

Cuba

Vintage cars, cigars, salsa, and colonial Havana.

26°C air120 mm rain
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For warmth: about 26°C at the dataset reference point.

Keep in mind
The dataset lists 120 mm of monthly rain; plan indoor options and check your chosen region.

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Illustration: Israel02
Warm air

Israel

Holy sites of three religions, Dead Sea, and Tel Aviv's startup hub.

24°C air3 mm rain
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For warmth: about 24°C at the dataset reference point.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: Spain03
Cities and sightseeing

Spain

Flamenco, tapas, Gaudí, and the endless Costa del Sol coastline.

18°C air45 mm rain
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For cities and sightseeing; climate estimate: 18°C.

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These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: North Macedonia04
Cities and sightseeing

North Macedonia

Lake Ohrid, Matka Canyon, and Ottoman bazaars.

18°C air50 mm rain
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For cities and sightseeing; climate estimate: 18°C.

Keep in mind
These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: Belarus05
Cooler weather

Belarus

Białowieża Forest, castles, draniki, and quiet lakes.

14°C air55 mm rain
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Cooler air: about 14°C at the dataset reference point.

Keep in mind
These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Illustration: Poland06
Cooler weather

Poland

Krakow, Warsaw, Tatra Mountains, and Europe's best street food.

14°C air55 mm rain
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Cooler air: about 14°C at the dataset reference point.

Keep in mind
These figures describe one reference point; coasts and mountains need separate checks.

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Air temperature and rainfall are rough monthly estimates, not a forecast for a particular resort.

Climate at a glance

May · climate estimates
DestinationAirRain
Cuba26°C120 mm
Israel24°C3 mm
Spain18°C45 mm
North Macedonia18°C50 mm
Belarus14°C55 mm
Poland14°C55 mm

Rainfall is in mm per month. Check sea temperatures separately.

Before you go

Choose the exact location

A reference point does not describe a whole country. Choose a city, coast or route and check its local climate, then the forecast for your dates. Air temperature cannot establish swimming conditions, nor can a monthly average establish trail access.

Check your exact dates

Check opening hours, transport, accommodation and entry rules for your passport. Holiday dates, prices and travel availability cannot be inferred from climate figures.

How these destinations were chosen

We screen the whole climate dataset: at least 22°C for warm air; 10–26°C and up to 200 mm rain for city/culture destinations; 8–19°C and up to 200 mm for cooler weather. Seasonal options match every month. Cards cover different regions; other matches are listed below. This is preliminary climate comparison, not a safety, entry or availability check.

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These are climate comparisons, not checks of safety, entry rules or travel availability. The entire catalogue is screened; having a guide is not required.

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