ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data
Marrakech vs Seville: weather in May
Essentially a tie in May: Marrakech is 76% clear historically, Seville is 74% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 87°F vs 84°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Marrakech
Morocco
- Clear days, May
- 76%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 87°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 78%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 74%
- Rain frequency
- 11% of days
Seville
Spain
- Clear days, May
- 74%
- Sample size
- n=248 days
- Avg high
- 84°F
- Early May (1st–15th)
- 71%
- Late May (16th–end)
- 76%
- Rain frequency
- 14% of days
Frequently asked
Is Marrakech or Seville warmer in May?
Marrakech runs warmer by day in May. Marrakech averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days); Seville averages highs of 84°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain more in Marrakech or Seville in May?
Days with measurable rain: Marrakech 11%, Seville 14% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.
Which is sunnier in May, Marrakech or Seville?
Essentially a tie in May: Marrakech is 76% clear historically, Seville is 74% clear (8-year ERA5 average) — within the noise. Avg high 87°F vs 84°F. Pick based on flight time or price, not weather — the weather won't decide this one for you.
Compare Marrakech vs Seville in another month
All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.