Tenerife weather in May
Planning a getaway to Tenerife 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 Tenerife in May?
Tenerife is a region in Spain. May in Tenerife generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 16°C in Adeje.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Acantilado de los Gigantes with an average of 5.5 mm to low rainfall in El Médano with 25 mm. Meanwhile, Adeje enjoys close to 274 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Tenerife for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tenerife climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tenerife?
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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Playa de las Americas
In May Playa de las Americas 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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Puerto de la Cruz
In May Puerto de la Cruz generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Icod de los Vinos
In May Icod de los Vinos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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El Médano
In May El Médano 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 May the best time to visit Tenerife?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Tenerife. Typically, the climate in Adeje is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Tenerife is in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Adeje.
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