Santa Cruz de Tenerife weather in May (Canary Islands, Spain)
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife a good destination in May, weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
The weather in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is usually perfect in May, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 20°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 17°C.
Precipitation
Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 3 days of rain this month.Average sunshine
Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 274 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.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
Min Temperature
17°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
20°C *
Chance of Rain
10%
Precipitation
15 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
60% *
Sunshine
274 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
67% *
Where to go in Spain in May
Find out more about the weather in Spain and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
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