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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 96/100

Güímar in May

Excellent · 96/100Beach 81/100
High / low24° / 14°daily averages
Precipitation10 mm2 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
28.31° N, 16.41° WElevation 278 mUTC+0 · Western European Standard Time
When to goGüímar · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96May
Best timeMay–Jul
May: high / low24° / 14°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Güímar averages daytime highs of 24° and night-time lows of 14° — warm weather by day. Expect around 10 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 22%.

Days are 1.6° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.

May scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Güímar.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:16 and sets at 20:49 local time, giving 13 h 33 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 33 minutes over the month.

Why 96/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%88%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 81/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiNearby in May

Around Güímar this month

San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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San Cristóbal de La Laguna

Canary Islands · 21 km NE
21°May high
2wet days
96score
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Canary Islands · 23 km NE
24°May high
2wet days
96score
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Puerto de la Cruz
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Puerto de la Cruz

Canary Islands · 18 km NW
23°May high
2wet days
96score
Puerto de la Cruz
Candelaria
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Candelaria

Canary Islands · 6.2 km NE
24°May high
2wet days
96score
Candelaria
ivTop of the table

Spain's best in May

Where to go in May
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Canary Islands
23°May high
1wet day
98score
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana

Canary Islands
23°May high
1wet day
98score
Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Arrecife
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Arrecife

Canary Islands
24°May high
1wet day
98score
Arrecife
Almería
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Almería

Andalusia
25°May high
3wet days
93score
Almería
·Questions

Güímar in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Güímar?

May scores 96/100 for Güímar, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 24°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Güímar in May?

Daytime highs average 24°C and night-time lows 14°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Güímar in May?

Güímar receives about 10 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 2 days.

Can you swim in Güímar in May?

The sea averages 20°C in May, refreshing but swimmable.