Planning a trip to Tenerife Island in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +8°C and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 0 rainy days and 3 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tenerife Island has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Tenerife Island in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tenerife Island for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +8°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +13°C during the day and a minimum of 0°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +9°C to +9°C.
Is Tenerife Island warm or cold in May?
Tenerife Island is typically cool in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Tenerife Island:
Climate in Tenerife Island in May
Tenerife Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+8°C
+10°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-4°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+20°C
+23°C
+22°C
Rainfall
13 mm
3 mm
1 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
69%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
11
15
23
Cloudy days
18
16
7
Rainy days
1
0
0
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +8°C during the day.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 13 mm to 3 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 11 to 15.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Tenerife Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tenerife Island is gradually decreasing during May, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Tenerife Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 4 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Tenerife Island is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tenerife Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 10% chance of precipitation and 46 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Tenerife Island?
This is the weather in Tenerife Island in May 2023:
1 May
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+9°C
2 May
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+8°C
3 May
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+5°C
4 May
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+4°C
5 May
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+7°C
6 May
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+9°C
7 May
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+9°C
8 May
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+10°C
9 May
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+12°C
10 May
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+13°C
11 May
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+9°C
12 May
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+7°C
13 May
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+8°C
14 May
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+8°C
15 May
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+8°C
16 May
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+9°C
17 May
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+9°C
18 May
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+8°C
19 May
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+9°C
20 May
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+8°C
21 May
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+9°C
22 May
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+8°C
23 May
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+8°C
24 May
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+7°C
25 May
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+7°C
26 May
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+8°C
27 May
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+7°C
28 May
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+6°C
29 May
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+8°C
30 May
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+9°C
31 May
🌧️
+9°C
In May 2023 Tenerife Island had 20 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tenerife Island climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tenerife Island in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2022 (+10°C) and the highest in 2017 (+16°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tenerife Island in May:
Is May a good time to visit Tenerife Island?
May is a really good time to go to Tenerife Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tenerife Island.
Can you sunbathe in Tenerife Island in May?
Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Tenerife Island rainy in May?
Tenerife Island is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Tenerife Island in May?
The amount of sunny days in Tenerife Island during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tenerife Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.