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Santa Cruz de la Palma in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Santa Cruz de la Palma in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Santa Cruz de la Palma in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 1 rainy days and 2 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+15°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Cruz de la Palma has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Cruz de la Palma for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +23°C during the day and a minimum of +18°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +22°C.

Is Santa Cruz de la Palma warm or cold in May?

Santa Cruz de la Palma is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +19°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +17°C to +18°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Santa Cruz de la Palma:

Climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May

Santa Cruz de la Palma weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+19°C+20°C+21°C
Min. temperature
+13°C+15°C+17°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+27°C+30°C
Rainfall
7 mm2 mm1 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
70%71%73%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1018 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
81013
Cloudy days
181916
Rainy days
411
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +19°C to +20°C during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 7 mm to 2 mm. Humidity rises from 70% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 8 to 10.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Santa Cruz de la Palma is gradually increasing during May, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Santa Cruz de la Palma based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santa Cruz de la Palma wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 30 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 Santa Cruz de la Palma?

This is the weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May 2023:
1 May
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+22°C
2 May
☀️
+23°C
3 May
☁️
+22°C
4 May
☁️
+21°C
5 May
☀️
+22°C
6 May
🌧️
+22°C
7 May
☁️
+21°C
8 May
☁️
+21°C
9 May
☀️
+21°C
10 May
☀️
+21°C
11 May
☁️
+21°C
12 May
☁️
+20°C
13 May
☁️
+21°C
14 May
☁️
+20°C
15 May
☁️
+20°C
16 May
☁️
+20°C
17 May
☁️
+21°C
18 May
☀️
+21°C
19 May
☁️
+20°C
20 May
☁️
+20°C
21 May
☁️
+20°C
22 May
☀️
+20°C
23 May
🌧️
+19°C
24 May
☁️
+20°C
25 May
🌧️
+20°C
26 May
🌧️
+20°C
27 May
☀️
+21°C
28 May
☀️
+21°C
29 May
☀️
+21°C
30 May
☀️
+21°C
31 May
☀️
+22°C
In May 2023 Santa Cruz de la Palma had 12 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Santa Cruz de la Palma climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+20°C) and the highest in 2020 (+24°C). The driest year was 1994 with only 20 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 326 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May:

Is May a good time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma?

May is a really good time to go to Santa Cruz de la Palma. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma.

Can you sunbathe in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May?

May has mild temperatures in Santa Cruz de la Palma. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santa Cruz de la Palma rainy in May?

Santa Cruz de la Palma is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Santa Cruz de la Palma in May?

The amount of sunny days in Santa Cruz de la Palma during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Spain

Check out the weather for other cities in Spain.

Monthly weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

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.