Gran Canaria in May: weather, rain (5%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Gran Canaria weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.9/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Gran Canaria in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 5%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.1h/d

Our take: May in Gran Canaria is absolutely stellar—think mild 18–24°C days, brilliant sunshine for over 12 hours, and virtually no rain. You'll want comfortable layers for cooler mornings and evenings, but mostly you're golden for beach time and exploring. This is genuinely one of the island's best months, especially if you prefer warm without scorching heat.

By trip type

Gran Canaria in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Gran Canaria. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	16°C	20°C	6%	0.2	9.6h	7.8/10
🌤️ February	16°C	21°C	8%	0.5	10.1h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	16°C	21°C	11%	0.5	10.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ April	17°C	22°C	10%	0.5	12.0h	8.5/10
🌤️ May	18°C	24°C	5%	0.2	12.1h	8.9/10
☀️ June	20°C	25°C	3%	0.1	12.5h	9.2/10
☀️ July	21°C	27°C	0%	0.0	12.2h	9.5/10
☀️ August	22°C	28°C	1%	0.0	12.0h	9.6/10
☀️ September	22°C	26°C	3%	0.4	11.3h	9.1/10
☀️ October	21°C	25°C	10%	0.6	10.3h	8.6/10
🌤️ November	19°C	24°C	12%	0.4	9.7h	8.3/10
🌤️ December	17°C	21°C	10%	0.3	9.5h	7.9/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Gran Canaria averages 24°C, 5% rainy days and 12.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10. See methodology →

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