When to go · Andorra
Andorra in May
Mixed month. Between seasons: high trails snowbound, some hotels shut; fine for Caldea and shopping.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Andorra
- Prices
- Low
- Andorra
Verdict
Between seasons: high trails snowbound, some hotels shut; fine for Caldea and shopping.
Is another month better than May?
May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatHiking opens up; wildflowers; high passes may still hold snow early in the month.
- JulyGreatHiking and mountain biking season; afternoon storms; parish festivals.
- AugustGreatBusiest summer month with Spanish and French holidaymakers; start hikes early.
- SeptemberGreatClear, stable weather; National Day on 8 September closes shops.
Weather in May
- Valleys (1,000–1,500 m) · Andorra la Vella, Escaldes, La Massana, Encampfine
Cold, sunny winters with some snow in town; warm summer days and cool nights. Afternoon thunderstorms in July–August.
- High mountains (2,000 m+) · Grandvalira, Ordino Arcalís, Coma Pedrosafine
Ski season roughly early December to April; high trails clear of snow from late June. Lightning on ridges in summer afternoons.
- Andorra la Vella18 °C (64 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Arinsal20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain days
- Canillo20 °C (68 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 10 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 10 rain days
- Encamp20 °C (68 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 5 rain days
- La Massana17 °C (63 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
- Ordino20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain days
- Pal17 °C (63 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain days
- Pas de la Casa20 °C (68 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain days
- Sant Julia de Loria19 °C (66 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain days
- Soldeu19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 9 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 9 rain days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Andorra
- Low
- Prices · Andorra
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Andorra, side by side.
Verdict
May: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jun: Low
Prices
May: Low
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Between seasons: high trails snowbound, some hotels shut; fine for Caldea and shopping.
June: Hiking opens up; wildflowers; high passes may still hold snow early in the month.
Andorra: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in May
Rated best or good this month
Best months: May–Sep