Tenerife weather in May
At the Tenerife South reference point, the 1991–2020 mean air temperature for May is 19.6 °C. That is a climate average, not a forecast for this May or a reading for every part of the island.
Mean air temperature
19.6 °C
Approximate monthly precipitation
7 mm
Reference area
Tenerife South
How May compares with nearby months
At this model point, May ranks 7 of 12 for warmth and 4 of 12 for lowest estimated monthly precipitation. The ranking is relative to this island reference point, not a guarantee of holiday conditions.
| Month | Mean air temperature | Estimated precipitation |
|---|---|---|
| April | 18.5 °C | about 12 mm |
| May | 19.6 °C | about 7 mm |
| June | 21.1 °C | about 3 mm |
The difference from April to May is 1.2 °C; June has a model mean of 21.1 °C. A particular week can be warmer, cooler, wetter or drier.
For a second Tenerife reference point, the north-coast model mean is 19.0 °C in May. This comparison helps show why a single figure cannot describe the entire island, especially its mountains.
A practical May plan
Pair a south-coast beach day with a separate visit to Teide or Anaga instead of expecting the same conditions everywhere.
The north and the high Teide area can feel very different from the south coast; compare locations before packing for a day trip. Check an up-to-date forecast before travelling and the beach flags before entering the water. These air-temperature figures do not tell you sea temperature, wind speed or whether swimming is safe.
Other months with detailed guides
Data: NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project, MERRA-2, 1991–2020, accessed 2026-09-29. Modelled gridded averages at one coastal coordinate; rainfall total is daily mean × 31 days. Current forecast: AEMET.