Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Tenerife with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tenerife 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 Tenerife with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 25°C, with nights close to 18°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Tenerife will be around 24°C, with nights close to 18°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Tenerife is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.
Precipitation in May
According to weather history, there is only 4,7 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average chance of precipitation is only 6% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Tenerife. 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.
Tenerife in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
26°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
4,7 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Tenerife?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in Tenerife. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Tenerife in May
With 35°C, Tenerife hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 22°C.
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The climate of Tenerife is based on weather data from Playa de las Americas. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Tenerife for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in May in Tenerife
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Tenerife, 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.
Weather experiences in May in Tenerife
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Daily Precipitation in May in Tenerife
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Tenerife, 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 2 days of rain in Tenerife.
Daily UV Index in May in Tenerife
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Tenerife, 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 Tenerife Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Tenerife, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Tenerife Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Tenerife, 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 Tenerife
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Tenerife. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in May in Tenerife
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Average Weather in Tenerife by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tenerife. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
