Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
La Palma, Spain in May
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
15mm
Sun
7.4h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 15mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Palma, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May is on the cooler side of La Palma'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
May15mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of La Palma's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.4 hours average sun
May sits close to La Palma's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJuly to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May20°C average sea
May is below La Palma'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
May54 weather score
May sits close to La Palma'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.
Hotels near La Palma, Spain
Marriott
The Ritz-Carlton, AbamaTenerife, Tenerife, Spain
AC Hotel TenerifeSanta Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain
Seaside Palm Beach, a Member of Design Hotels™Gran Canaria, Spain
AC Hotel Gran CanariaLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Bohemia Suites & Spa, a Member of Design Hotels™Playa del Ingles, Canarias, Spain
AC Hotel Iberia Las PalmasLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain