Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in La Palma with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for La Palma in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in La Palma with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in La Palma will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 379 mm of precipitation, spread over 27 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
With an average precipitation chance of 88% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for La Palma. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
La Palma in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
379 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
27 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit La Palma?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in La Palma. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in La Palma runs from June to November.
Temperature records for La Palma in May
With 37°C, La Palma hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in La Palma
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in La Palma, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in La Palma
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for La Palma, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 27 days of rain in La Palma.
Daily UV Index in May in La Palma
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in La Palma, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in La Palma Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in La Palma, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in La Palma Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in La Palma, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for La Palma
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Average Weather in La Palma by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for La Palma. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
