Tenerife in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Tenerife 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.
Tenerife · MayPhoto: Mark · CC BY 2.0Climate facts
- Day
- 21 °C
- Night
- 18 °C
- Sea
- 21 °C
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sun
- 8 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
19J
19F
19M
20A
21M
22J
23J
24A
24S
24O
22N
20D
6J
5F
4M
2A
1M
0J
0J
1A
2S
4O
6N
7D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Tenerife in May?
Daytime highs average around 21 °C, with nights around 18 °C.
Can you swim in Tenerife in May?
The sea is about 21 °C (refreshing).
Does it rain a lot in Tenerife in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 1 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Tenerife?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.