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Las Palmas weather in May (Canary Islands)

How is the weather in Las Palmas in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Las Palmas the weather in May is generally perfect, with high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C.

Las Palmas in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

With around 271 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Las Palmas, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
SunshineSunshine 271 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63%  

Where to go in Canary Islands in May

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

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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 Las Palmas in May?

For visitors traveling to Las Palmas, 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. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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