Santa Cruz de la Palma in May
8.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 18°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
2Rainy days (7 mm)
13:26 hDaylight
07:24Sunrise · 20:50 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°C
- Very dry: about 2 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 16°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.4 |
| February | 16°C | 15°C | 32 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 16°C | 15°C | 29 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 17°C | 16°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.7 |
| May | 18°C | 17°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.1 |
| June | 19°C | 18°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.5 |
| July | 20°C | 19°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.6 |
| August | 21°C | 20°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.8 |
| September | 21°C | 21°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.7 |
| October | 21°C | 20°C | 26 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.1 |
| November | 19°C | 18°C | 36 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.5 |
| December | 18°C | 17°C | 51 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Santa Cruz de la Palma in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de la Palma?
The best months are August, September, July, June.