May weather forecast
Gran Canaria, Spain

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The rocky region of Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria, in Spain
The rocky region of Puerto de Mogan in Gran Canaria, in Spain

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gran Canaria, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.6°C (69.1°F) and an average low of 17.8°C (64°F).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Gran Canaria records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Throughout May, Gran Canaria's nights experience a slight temperature dip to an enjoyable 17.8°C (64°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Gran Canaria, in May, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In Gran Canaria, Spain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.4 days and collects up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Gran Canaria is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 20:53 WEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Gran Canaria is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gran Canaria are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Gran Canaria?

In Gran Canaria, 20.6°C (69.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 17.8°C (64°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Gran Canaria?

The average relative humidity in May in Gran Canaria is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Gran Canaria?

In Gran Canaria, in May, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Gran Canaria have in May?

The average day length in May in Gran Canaria, Spain, is 13h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Gran Canaria?

On the first day of May in Gran Canaria, Spain, sunrise is at 07:21 and sunset at 20:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 20:53 WEST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gran Canaria?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gran Canaria, Spain, is 8.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gran Canaria?

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Gran Canaria, Spain.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Gran Canaria?

In Gran Canaria, Spain, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average temperature in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (21°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average pressure in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average wind speed in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average wind speed in May: 21.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (16km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average humidity in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average rainfall in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average rainfall in May: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average rainfall days in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.8 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average sunshine days in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average UV index in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September and October (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average cloud cover in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in May
Gran Canaria, Spain

Average visibility in May - Gran Canaria, Spain
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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Gran Canaria, Spain

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