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Tenerife weather in May (Spain)

Thinking of visiting Tenerife in May? Check the weather first! Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For May, the weather in Tenerife is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate monthly maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Precipitation

Tenerife in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. You can typically expect 3 days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 274 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a prime time to visit Tenerife. March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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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 and which places have the best travel 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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Spain, check out our Tenerife's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

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

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