La Palma Island Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Palma Island, Spain in May.

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Breña Baja Santa Cruz de la Palma Mazo Puntallana

Planning a getaway to La Palma Island, 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 La Palma Island in May

La Palma Island, Spain is a region in Spain. May in La Palma Island generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Breña Baja.

To explore the conditions in La Palma Island, Spain in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Fuencaliente de la Palma with an average of 3.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Los Sauces with 14 mm (0.6 in).

Explore La Palma Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Palma Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breña Baja)

January19°C (66°F) February18°C (64°F) March18°C (64°F) April19°C (66°F) May20°C (68°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August23°C (73°F) September23°C (73°F) October23°C (73°F) November21°C (70°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Palma Island in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across La Palma Island.

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 La Palma Island

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in La Palma Island, Spain?

Temperature range in La Palma Island (May)

Precipitation variation in La Palma Island (May)

Breña Baja

In May Breña Baja generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
9.6 mm (0.4 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Breña Baja →

Santa Cruz de la Palma

In May Santa Cruz de la Palma generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
8.9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Mazo

In May Mazo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mazo →

Puntallana

In May Puntallana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puntallana →

Los Cancajos

In May Los Cancajos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in La Palma Island in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breña Baja 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 9.6 mm (0.4 in)
Santa Cruz de la Palma 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Mazo 20°C (68°F) 17°C (63°F) 7.8 mm (0.3 in)
Puntallana 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Los Cancajos 19°C (66°F) 17°C (63°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Los Llanos de Aridane 20°C (68°F) 18°C (64°F) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)

La Palma Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Palma Island, Spain in May?

La Palma Island, Spain typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Breña Baja average around 20°C (68°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in La Palma Island, Spain in May?

Breña Baja averages a daytime maximum of 20°C (68°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does La Palma Island, Spain get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in La Palma Island, Spain. Breña Baja averages only about 9.6 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit La Palma Island, Spain?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit La Palma Island, Spain with overall perfect weather in Breña Baja. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Breña Baja.

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