May weather forecast
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

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A beautiful park, oceans, and mountains beyond the lovely Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, located n the stunning Canary Islands
A beautiful park, oceans, and mountains beyond the lovely Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, located n the stunning Canary Islands

Weather in May

With the onset of May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the city experiences early signs of the upcoming summer's warmth. It's the time of the year when beaches start filling with locals and visitors alike. Significant is a notable decrease in rainfall from 15mm (0.59") to 5mm (0.2") compared to the previous month, marking the beginning of the drier seasons. Sunshine hours increase, and the city starts basking in extended daylight. June, waiting around the corner, promises peak summer temperatures and further reduced rainfall.

Temperature

The commencement of May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, brings an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 19.8°C (67.6°F), marking an inconsequential divergence from April. A mild drop to an average of 18.3°C (64.9°F) marks the nights during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 77%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are May through July Rain falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain.

Sea temperature

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in May, the average water temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F).
Note: Swimming is not an enjoyable activity for the majority when the water is at 20.3°C (68.5°F). The difficulty of controlling breathing increases as the temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 20:57 WEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 18.3°C (64.9°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

The average relative humidity in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 77%.

What is the driest month in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

May through July are months with the least rain in Santa Cruz de Tenerife when the rain falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain.

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in May?

In May, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

How cold is the water in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the average seawater temperature in May is 20.3°C (68.5°F). For most, swimming in 20.3°C (68.5°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

How many hours of daylight does Santa Cruz de Tenerife have in May?

In May, the average day length in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 20:57 WEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz de Tenerife have in May?

In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Santa Cruz de Tenerife?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Cruz de Tenerife is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average temperature in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and October (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (17.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (21.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.3°C).

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Average pressure in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average pressure in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average pressure in May: 1017.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1016.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average wind speed in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average wind speed in May: 18.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (22.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (15.2km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average humidity in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average rainfall in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (25mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May, June and July (5mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average rainfall days in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average sea temperature in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average sea temperature in May: 20.3°C

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are September and October (23.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (19.3°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

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: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average sunshine days in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average UV index in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 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
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average cloud cover in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in May: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in May
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

Average visibility in May - Santa Cruz de Tenerife, 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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Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain

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