Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
May verdict
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.5h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
8.5h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
66
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.5h 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May21°C average high
May is on the cooler side of Santa Cruz de Tenerife'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
May13mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Santa Cruz de Tenerife'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
May8.5 hours average sun
May sits close to Santa Cruz de Tenerife's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May20°C average sea
May is below Santa Cruz de Tenerife'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
May66 weather score
May sits close to Santa Cruz de Tenerife'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.
