Gran Canaria weather in May
Planning a getaway to Gran Canaria 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 is the weather like in Gran Canaria in May?
Gran Canaria is a region in Spain. May in Gran Canaria generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C and nighttime temperatures around 18°C in Playa del Ingles.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Puerto de Mogán with an average of 5.5 mm to low rainfall in Arucas with 16 mm. Meanwhile, Playa del Ingles enjoys close to 271 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gran Canaria in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gran Canaria climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gran Canaria?
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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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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Maspalomas
In May Maspalomas 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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Puerto Rico
In May Puerto Rico generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Agustin
In May San Agustin generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°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 Gran Canaria?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Gran Canaria with overall perfect weather in Playa del Ingles. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Playa del Ingles.
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