Tenerife weather in May (Spain)

What can you expect from the weather in Tenerife during May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Tenerife the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Tenerife in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 3 days.

The city usually sees around 274 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Tenerife, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 60%  
SunshineSunshine 274 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 67%  

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain 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 Tenerife in May?

For visitors traveling to Tenerife, 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 20°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.

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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