Cool
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
El Hierro, Spain in May
Weather score62Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
19°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
7.9h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
62
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 8mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare El Hierro, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May19°C average high
May is on the cooler side of El Hierro's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May8mm average rain
May is one of El Hierro's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsApril to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than El Hierro's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May21°C average sea
May is below El Hierro's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaAugust to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May62 weather score
May sits close to El Hierro's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
