El Hierro Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in El Hierro, Spain in May.

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Frontera Isora Valverde La Restinga

Planning a getaway to El Hierro, Spain 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 to Expect in El Hierro in May

El Hierro, Spain is a region in Spain. May in El Hierro generally has pleasant temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Frontera.

For specific regional insights in El Hierro, Spain, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4 mm (0.2 in) in Frontera.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Frontera sees close to 235 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore El Hierro by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in El Hierro — and find the best time to visit. (based on Frontera)

January20°C (68°F) February20°C (68°F) March20°C (68°F) April20°C (68°F) May21°C (70°F) This monthJune22°C (72°F) July23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September25°C (77°F) October24°C (75°F) November23°C (73°F) December21°C (70°F)
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Best Places to Visit in El Hierro in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across El Hierro.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in El Hierro

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in El Hierro, Spain?

Temperature range in El Hierro (May)

Precipitation variation in El Hierro (May)

Frontera

In May Frontera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
235 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.1 mm (0.4 in)
4 mm (0.2 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Frontera →

Isora

In May Isora generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
253 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Isora →

Valverde

In May Valverde generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
253 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Valverde →

La Restinga

In May La Restinga generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
235 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in La Restinga →

El Pinar del Hierro

In May El Pinar del Hierro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
235 hours
228 hours
Monthly rainfall
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
3.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Pinar del Hierro →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in El Hierro in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Frontera 21°C (70°F) 18°C (64°F) 4 mm (0.2 in)
Isora 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Valverde 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 3.1 mm (0.1 in)
La Restinga 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 3.4 mm (0.1 in)
El Pinar del Hierro 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 3.7 mm (0.1 in)
Mocanal 21°C (70°F) 19°C (66°F) 3.2 mm (0.1 in)

El Hierro weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in El Hierro, Spain in May?

El Hierro, Spain typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Frontera average around 21°C (70°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in El Hierro, Spain in May?

Average temperatures in El Hierro, Spain during May range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 21°C (70°F) in Frontera.

Does El Hierro, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Frontera averages just 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for El Hierro, Spain.

Is May a Good Time to Visit El Hierro, Spain?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit El Hierro, Spain with overall perfect weather in Frontera. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit El Hierro, Spain is in with generally perfect weather in Frontera.

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