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Tenerife weather in May
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 21°C in Tenerife, Spain in May based on long-term weather averages. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average.
- 21°C max day temperature
21 - 9 hours of sunshine per day
- 2 days with some rainfall
2 - 14°C min night temperature
14 - 14 hours of daylight per day
14 - No heat & humidity
0 - 11 mm of monthly rainfall
11 - 10 (Very High) UV index
10 - 20°C sea temperature
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The May weather guide for Tenerife (Playa de las Americas) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
Top Tenerife destinations
Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in Tenerife in May. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
- Costa Adeje
- Los Cristianos
- Playa de las Americas
- Santa Cruz De Tenerife
- Costa Del Silencio
- Golf del Sur
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Los Gigantes
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- Adeje
- Arona
- Callao Salvaje
- Costa Adeje
- Costa del Silencio
- El Medano
- El Sauzal
- Garachico
- Golf del Sur
- Guia de Isora
- La Caleta
- Las Caletillas
- Los Cristianos
- Los Gigantes
- Mount Teide
- Orotava
- Playa de Fanabe
- Playa de la Arena
- Playa de las Americas
- Playa Paraiso
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Puerto de Santiago
- San Isidro
- San Miguel
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Santa Ursula
- Vilaflor
Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)
Things to do in Tenerife in May 2026
May starts with a bang in Tenerife, as the night sky over chilly, hilly Los Realejos warms up with a riotous firework display to mark the Día de la Cruz. There's additional colour in the floral crosses which further prettify this charming northern town.
Moving towards the middle of the month, go local on the island by taking to the streets in Puerto de la Cruz. Here, Mueca - the street art festival - takes advantage of the legendary favourable climate of the Canary Islands to stage entertainment of the al fresco variety. Watch acrobats perform exhilarating, gravity-defying feats and clowns similarly bridging the language divide through the medium of mine.
Later in the month, the Tenerife Walking Festival allows you to get up close and personal with the island. Experienced guides lead hikes through some of the island's most stunning terrain. The penultimate day in May sees the Día de Canarias celebrated across the island(s) with natives dusting off their traditional Canarian costumes and bringing out the tiples again for more folk offs. Although, over in capital Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the month is one long party thanks to the Fiestas de Mayo, which is a series of interconnected events throughout May, including dances and a wine fair.
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Día de la Cruz | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 3rd May |
| Mueca | Puerto de la Cruz | 11th to 14th May |
| Tenerife Walking Festival | islandwide | 22nd to 26th May |
| Día de Canarias | across the Canary Islands | 30th May |
| Fiestas de Mayo | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | all month |
More about Tenerife
How hot is it in Tenerife in May?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 21°C in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May, falling to 14°C at night.
How sunny is it in Tenerife in May?
There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May - that's 63% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Tenerife in May?
The average sea temperature around Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May is 20°C.
Does it ever rain in Tenerife in May?
There are usually 2 days with some rain in Playa de las Americas, Tenerife in May and the average monthly rainfall is 11mm.
Tenerife May sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Tenerife in May 2026. Select a month to view Tenerife sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Tenerife sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Playa de las Americas.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st May 2026 | 06:27 | 19:41 |
| Saturday, 16th May 2026 | 06:17 | 19:50 |
| Sunday, 31st May 2026 | 06:11 | 19:59 |
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