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La Palma in May: weather, sea & travel advice

La Palma in May is especially suited to city breaks, active holidays and hiking, beach holidays and family holidays. Days are around 21 °C (mild), and the sea is about 21 °C. With about 1 rainy days it is very dry.

Vulkane und Wälder auf La PalmaLa Palma · MayPhoto: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
21 °C
Night
19 °C
Sea
21 °C
Rainy days
1 rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Humidity
77 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachGood75/100
City breakExcellent98/100
ActiveExcellent95/100
FamilyGood73/100

In favour

  • Little rain (about 1 rainy days)

To consider

  • No significant drawbacks.

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
19
J
19
F
19
M
19
A
21
M
22
J
23
J
24
A
24
S
24
O
22
N
20
D
Rainy daysdays
7
J
6
F
5
M
3
A
1
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
2
S
5
O
7
N
8
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is La Palma in May?

Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 19 °C.

Can you swim in La Palma in May?

The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).

Does it rain a lot in La Palma in May?

On the long-term average, expect about 1 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit La Palma?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.