La Palma weather in May [2026]

Month summary

La Palma weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

18% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.7h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.6/10

📅 📅 Best month

July (9.8/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit La Palma in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 18%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.7h/d

Our take: May is genuinely one of La Palma's sweet spots—you're looking at pleasant 17–24°C days with minimal rain and over 12 hours of daily sunshine. It's ideal for hikers and outdoor explorers who want comfortable temperatures without summer heat, or anyone seeking reliable weather for island exploration. Pack layers for cooler mornings, but you'll spend most days in shirtsleeves.

By trip type

La Palma in May by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Good hiking window — mild temperatures (24°C) and uncrowded trails Spring marks the start of the good season in La Palma. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.8/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	15°C	21°C	26%	1.4	9.8h	7.6/10
🌤️ February	14°C	21°C	25%	1.5	10.8h	7.7/10
🌤️ March	15°C	21°C	28%	1.7	11.0h	7.7/10
🌤️ April	16°C	22°C	30%	2.2	12.0h	7.9/10
🌤️ May	17°C	24°C	18%	1.0	12.7h	8.6/10
☀️ June	19°C	26°C	18%	1.1	13.0h	9.0/10
☀️ July	21°C	28°C	1%	0.0	13.0h	9.8/10
☀️ August	22°C	30°C	4%	0.1	12.5h	9.0/10
☀️ September	21°C	28°C	16%	1.0	11.8h	9.1/10
🌤️ October	20°C	26°C	25%	1.4	10.5h	8.3/10
🌤️ November	18°C	23°C	37%	2.3	10.0h	7.6/10
🌤️ December	16°C	21°C	33%	1.6	9.8h	7.5/10

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 Palma averages 24°C, 18% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10. See methodology →

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