May verdict

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain in May

Weather score70Very good

Very good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, Spain travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

22°C

Rain

4mm

Sun

8.4h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

70

Very good

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Trip feel

Mild

Average highs are around 22°C, so days are mild rather than hot.

Drier

Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Bright

Sunshine averages 8.4h 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.

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Temperature

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May22°C average high

May is close to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJuly to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May4mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary and March to October

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May8.4 hours average sun

May is brighter than Las Palmas de Gran Canaria'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

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May20°C average sea

May is below Las Palmas de 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

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May70 weather score

May sits close to Las Palmas de 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.

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