El Hierro · SpringMonth summary
El Hierro weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 66°F
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Hierro in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: El Hierro in May: 66°F and 12.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
El Hierro in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in El Hierro. Temperatures rise (19°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 50°F | 61°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 50°F | 61°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 52°F | 61°F | 20% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ April | 54°F | 63°F | 17% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 66°F | 11% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 68°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 59°F | 70°F | 0% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 61°F | 73°F | 3% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.8/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 61°F | 72°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 59°F | 70°F | 18% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 66°F | 20% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 54°F | 63°F | 21% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
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, El Hierro averages 66°F, 11% rainy days and 12.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Hierro in May
Is May a good time to visit El Hierro?
May is an excellent time to visit El Hierro (score 7.9/10). With 66°F, 12.9h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in El Hierro in May?
With 66°F max and 12.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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