May weather forecastOrotava, Spain

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Orotava, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 18.9°C (66°F) and 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a pleasant 20.1°C (68.2°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. Orotava sees a gentle drop from the daily peak temperature in May, with an average low settling at an enjoyable 18.9°C (66°F).

Humidity

In Orotava, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Orotava, in May, during 3.7 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orotava, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.8 days and collects up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Orotava, Spain, in May, the average water temperature is 20°C (68°F).
Note: Most people do not find swimming enjoyable in water of 20°C (68°F). The task of controlling breathing becomes tougher as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Orotava, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 20:46. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 21:04 WEST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Orotava, Spain. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Orotava, is 20.1°C (68.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

In May, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout May, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Orotava, in May, the average water temperature is 20°C (68°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 20°C (68°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In May, the average day length in Orotava, Spain, is 13h and 35min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 20:46. On the last day of the month, in Orotava, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 21:04 WEST.

In Orotava, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Orotava, Spain, are May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Orotava, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average high temperature in May: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (23.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is March (18.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (17.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average pressure in May: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and October (1016.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average wind speed in May: 21.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (16.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average rainfall in May: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (26mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (8.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.1 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average sea temperature in May: 20°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (19°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Orotava, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Orotava, 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).