Canary Islands weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Canary Islands in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Canary Islands in May?
Canary Islands is a region in Spain. May in Canary Islands generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Puntallana at 19°C to warm in Tuineje at 24°C. At night it cools down to 17°C in Tuineje and 17°C in Puntallana.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Costa Calma with an average of 1.8 mm to low rainfall in El Médano with 25 mm. Meanwhile, Puerto del Carmen enjoys close to 290 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Canary Islands for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Canary Islands climate page.
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Average weather in Puerto del Carmen
In May Puerto del Carmen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°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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Average weather in Playa Blanca
In May Playa Blanca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°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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Average weather in Playa del Ingles
In May Playa del Ingles generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Adeje
In May Adeje generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
In May Las Palmas de Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Canary Islands, in Spain.
Is May the best time to visit Canary Islands?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Canary Islands with overall perfect weather in Puerto del Carmen.
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