Weather in May in Canary Islands
Planning a getaway to Canary Islands this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Canary Islands in May?
May in Canary Islands generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Lanzarote.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Lanzarote with an average of 3.8 mm to low rainfall in Las Palmas with 11 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Lanzarote enjoys close to 290 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canary Islands in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Canary Islands climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Canary Islands?
Lanzarote
In May Lanzarote generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Las Palmas
In May Las Palmas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Canary Islands?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Lanzarote, May might be a good time to visit Canary Islands. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Lanzarote.
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