Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in May (Canary Islands, Spain)
Planning a trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife the weather in May is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 17°C.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 3 days of rain.
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 274 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.
So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz de Tenerife climate page with graphs.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, monthly averages in May
Where to go in Spain in May
Find out more about the weather in Spain in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
So, what should you wear in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May?
For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz de Tenerife, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 20°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.
Interested in more climate information?
Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Spain? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Spain. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.