Gran Canaria · May
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 21° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
MINMIN | 16° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 19° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 22° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 9h | 10h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 11h | 10h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 8h |
🌊Water Temp | 20° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
🌧Rain Days | 2d19mm | 3d25mm | 1d10mm | 0d4mm | 0d1mm | 0d0mm | 0d1mm | 0d1mm | 1d5mm | 2d20mm | 2d14mm | 2d15mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is among the best months in Gran Canaria: only 0 rain days, 24°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 18°C at night (daily average: 21°C). With 10 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 1 mm of rain over 0 days. The sea is 20°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Frühling: Die Dünen von Maspalomas leuchten golden, die Nordküste um Las Palmas lebendig und urban. Strände der Südinsel zugänglich ohne Hochsaisongedränge.
Packing list for Gran Canaria in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Badezeug (Wasser ist noch etwas frisch)
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Gran Canaria?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Gran Canaria (Climate Score: 93/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (10 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Gran Canaria in May?
- In May, Gran Canaria sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 18°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Gran Canaria in May?
- In May, Gran Canaria receives an average of 1 mm of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Gran Canaria get in May?
- Gran Canaria averages 10 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Gran Canaria in May?
- Water temperature in Gran Canaria in May averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
