Weather in May in Canary Islands
Considering a trip to Canary Islands this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Canary Islands in May, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Canary Islands, refer to the map provided below.
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 approximately 290 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Canary Islands's conditions throughout the year, check out 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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