Lanzarote weather in May (Canary Islands)

Wondering what the weather is like in Lanzarote during May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Lanzarote is usually perfect in May, featuring high temperatures and almost no rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 24°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Lanzarote in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 3.8 mm for the month. Typically around a single day days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 290 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lanzarote climate page with graphs.

 

Lanzarote, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 3.8 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 66%  

Sunshine 290 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Canary Islands in May

Find out more about the weather in Canary Islands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Lanzarote, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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