Las Palmas de Gran Canaria weather in May (Canary Islands, Spain)

Planning a trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, May is characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 21°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 de Gran Canaria in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 65% *  
SunshineSunshine 271 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 63% *  
* Data from: Las Palmas, Canary Islands (21 KM, 13 Miles).

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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in May?

For visitors traveling to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 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.

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

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