Tafira weather in May (Canary Islands, Spain)

Is May a good time to explore Tafira weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Tafira is known for its perfect weather, characterized by pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 21°C. At night, it falls to around 16°C.

Precipitation

Tafira in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 271 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tafira climate page with graphs.

 

Tafira, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 5%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Sunshine 271 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 63% *  

Data from: Las Palmas, Canary Islands (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Tafira, 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 19°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.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tafira.

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