Mild
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain in May
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
22°C
Rain
3mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May22°C average high
May is close to Gran Canaria's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJuly to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May3mm average rain
May is one of Gran Canaria's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.6 hours average sun
May is brighter than Gran Canaria's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May20°C average sea
May is below Gran Canaria'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
May72 weather score
May sits close to Gran Canaria'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.
