Tenerife · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp · May
24°
at night 18° · avg 21°★ Best travel time
- Sunshine
- 8 h/day
- Rain Days
- 1 days
- Water Temp
- 21°
above average
6 mm · very dry
refreshing
In Tenerife, May is 4°C cooler than the warmest month (August).
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 22° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 23° |
MINMIN | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 18° | 19° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 17° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 7h | 7h | 7h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 8h | 6h | 6h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d49mm | 5d52mm | 4d38mm | 2d17mm | 1d6mm | 0d4mm | 0d2mm | 1d7mm | 0d7mm | 3d36mm | 5d53mm | 4d47mm |
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 Tenerife: only 1 rain days, 24°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 17°C at night (daily average: 21°C). The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 1 rain days with 6 mm total. 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 auf Teneriffa: Der Norden mit seinen Lorbeerwäldern steht satt grün, die Platanera-Plantagen blühen, die Touristenzahlen im Süden bleiben moderat. La Laguna und Garachico laden zum Bummeln ein, bevor die Sommerwellen rollen.
Packing list for Tenerife 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 Tenerife?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Tenerife (Climate Score: 90/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), good sunshine (7 h/day), and few rain days (1) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Tenerife in May?
- In May, Tenerife sees daily highs of 24°C. Nights cool to 17°C, with a daily average of 21°C.
- How much rain falls in Tenerife in May?
- In May, Tenerife receives an average of 6 mm of rain over 1 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Tenerife get in May?
- Tenerife averages 7 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Tenerife in May?
- Water temperature in Tenerife in May averages 20°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
