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

Month summary

La Gomera weather in May

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

5% of days

☀️ Sunshine

13.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

August (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Gomera in May?

✅ Excellent

✅ 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 : █████████░ 13.0h/d

Our take: May is genuinely one of the best times to visit La Gomera. You'll enjoy warm, sunny days around 20–24°C with virtually no rain and 13 hours of daylight—perfect for hiking those misty laurel forests or relaxing on the beaches. Pack light layers for cooler evenings, and you're set for an ideal escape.

By trip type

La Gomera in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Optimal hiking conditions — 24°C and low rain risk (5%) Spring marks the start of the good season in La Gomera. 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. This is one of the best times of year to visit La Gomera.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	15°C	21°C	9%	0.4	10.0h	8.0/10
🌤️ February	15°C	21°C	11%	0.6	10.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	16°C	22°C	15%	0.5	11.3h	8.2/10
🌤️ April	17°C	23°C	14%	0.6	12.1h	8.5/10
🌤️ May	18°C	24°C	5%	0.2	13.0h	9.1/10
☀️ June	19°C	25°C	5%	0.3	13.5h	9.3/10
☀️ July	20°C	26°C	0%	0.0	13.0h	9.5/10
☀️ August	21°C	28°C	2%	0.1	12.3h	9.7/10
☀️ September	21°C	27°C	6%	0.6	12.0h	9.3/10
☀️ October	20°C	26°C	8%	0.4	10.8h	8.9/10
🌤️ November	19°C	24°C	13%	0.6	10.0h	8.3/10
🌤️ December	16°C	22°C	14%	0.6	10.0h	8.1/10

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, La Gomera averages 24°C, 5% rainy days and 13.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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