Tenerife weather in May

Tenerife, Spain
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May in Tenerife: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Tenerife · #222 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Tenerife climate normals — May

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Rainfall12 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity73%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 59°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.5 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Tenerife in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Tenerife?
May in Tenerife: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Tenerife on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Tenerife in May?
In May, Tenerife averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 17.6°C, with about 12.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tenerife in May?
Tenerife has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in May.

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