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Playa de las Americas Weather in May

In Playa de las Americas, May brings pleasant daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to 17°C (63°F). Some rainfall is to be expected.

Rainfall in Playa de las Americas in May

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 2 days of rain, with 15 mm (0.6 in) average for the month. Rain days are few and the total is low, so this is a largely dry month. Any showers that do occur tend to be brief.

Temperature in Playa de las Americas in May

The temperature in Playa de las Americas in May is excellent. Daytime highs reach 21°C (70°F), with nights dropping to 17°C (63°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to around 17°C (63°F), which is noticeably cooler than the daytime. A light jacket for the evening is a sensible addition, and the cool nights tend to make sleeping comfortable.

Sunshine in Playa de las Americas in May

There are approximately 274 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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Playa de las Americas Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C (63°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C (70°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 8%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm (0.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 60% *  
SunshineSunshine 274 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 67% *  
* Data from: Tenerife, Spain (65 KM, 40 Miles).

Best Places in Spain in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Playa de las Americas in May

For Playa de las Americas in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Playa de las Americas in May

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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