Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain in May
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tenerife, Tenerife, Spain with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May is close to Tenerife'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.
Rain
May18mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of 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
May7.8 hours average sun
May sits close to 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 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
May53 weather score
May sits close to 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.
