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Tenerife Island in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Tenerife Island in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Tenerife Island in May 2025

Good Weather
Chill
☀️
Sunny
🌊
Fresh water
Are you considering a trip to Tenerife Island in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +46°F and about 14 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 3 rainy days and 3 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
3 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tenerife Island has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Tenerife Island in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tenerife Island for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +46°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +61°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +46°F.

Is Tenerife Island warm or cold in May?

Tenerife Island is typically chill in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Tenerife Island:

Water temperature in Tenerife Island in May

Water in Tenerife Island in May is Fresh. It varies from +66°F to +70°F, with an average of +68°F. Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +46°F.

In May, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:

The warmest water temperatures in Tenerife Island are reached in September, when the average sea temperature rises to +75°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +67°F.

Can you swim in Tenerife Island in May?

Water temperature (+68°F) in Tenerife Island in May might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Tenerife Island in May

Tenerife Island weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+43°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+25°F+25°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+73°F+72°F
Rainfall
13 mm3 mm1 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+67°F+68°F+70°F
Humidity
72%70%69%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1017 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
111422
Cloudy days
13147
Rainy days
431
Snowy days
200

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +46°F during the day. As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 13 mm to 3 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 11 to 14.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Tenerife Island in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tenerife Island is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Tenerife Island based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 10 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Tenerife Island is amazing in May with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tenerife Island wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Tenerife Island?

This is the weather in Tenerife Island in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+50°F
2 May
☀️
+52°F
3 May
☁️
+47°F
4 May
☁️
+47°F
5 May
☁️
+45°F
6 May
☀️
+48°F
7 May
☀️
+46°F
8 May
☀️
+47°F
9 May
☀️
+60°F
10 May
☀️
+49°F
11 May
☀️
+48°F
12 May
☀️
+47°F
13 May
☀️
+45°F
14 May
☀️
+49°F
15 May
☀️
+45°F
16 May
☁️
+45°F
17 May
☀️
+44°F
18 May
☀️
+44°F
19 May
☀️
+45°F
20 May
☀️
+43°F
21 May
☁️
+44°F
22 May
☁️
+44°F
23 May
☀️
+44°F
24 May
☁️
+44°F
25 May
🌧️
+43°F
26 May
🌧️
+43°F
27 May
☁️
+45°F
28 May
☀️
+46°F
29 May
☀️
+46°F
30 May
☀️
+47°F
31 May
☀️
+47°F
In May 2023 Tenerife Island had 21 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tenerife Island climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tenerife Island in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1993 (+44°F) and the highest in 2017 (+57°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 44 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 579 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tenerife Island in May:

Is May a good time to visit Tenerife Island?

May is a really good time to go to Tenerife Island. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tenerife Island.

Can you sunbathe in Tenerife Island in May?

Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Tenerife Island in May?

In general, you can swim in Tenerife Island in May, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +68°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Tenerife Island rainy in May?

Tenerife Island is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tenerife Island in May?

The amount of sunny days in Tenerife Island during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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Monthly weather in Tenerife Island

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tenerife Island, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.