May weather forecast
Lanzarote, Spain

Beautiful natural pool in the Canary Islands in Lanzarote, Spain
Beautiful natural pool in the Canary Islands in Lanzarote, Spain

May

Weather in May

May witnesses a significant increase in temperatures, reaching up to 20.1°C (68.2°F). Despite the rise in temperature, the weather in May remains pleasing and comfortable. Sunshine hours amplify, resulting in longer and brighter days. Additionally, the rainfall significantly diminishes, making May one of the less rainy months of the year. Lanzarote's weather in May proves to be great for sunbathing, sightseeing, and other outdoor activities.

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F), marking a negligible difference from April's 19°C (66.2°F). A minor drop in temperature is observed from daytime highs in Lanzarote during the nights of May, averaging a refreshing 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Humidity

In Lanzarote, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lanzarote, Spain, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 5mm (0.2") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lanzarote, Spain, there are 56.9 rainfall days, and 92mm (3.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lanzarote, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:48 WEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Lanzarote is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Lanzarote are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Lanzarote in May?
In Lanzarote, in May, the average high-temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.6°C (65.5°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Lanzarote?
The average relative humidity in May in Lanzarote is 77%.
How many days does it rain in May in Lanzarote?
In May, in Lanzarote, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in May in Lanzarote?
In Lanzarote, Spain, the average day length in May is 13h and 37min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Lanzarote?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 20:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:48 WEST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Lanzarote?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Lanzarote, Spain, is 8.9h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lanzarote?
January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.
How high is the UV index in May in Lanzarote?
In Lanzarote, Spain, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average temperature in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average high temperature in May: 20.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 18.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average pressure in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average wind speed in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average wind speed in May: 24.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (29.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average humidity in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (70%).

Average rainfall in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average rainfall in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (26mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average rainfall days in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.5 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average sunshine days in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (20 days).

Average UV index in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average UV index in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average cloud cover in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May - Lanzarote, Spain
Average visibility in May
Lanzarote, Spain
  • Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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