Is Tenerife hot in May?


Is Tenerife hot in May? May is an undoubtedly a warm, dry and sunny month with temperatures reaching into the mid-20s, with the warmest temperatures in the south of the island. The weather is generally very predictable, with usually 9 hours of warm sunshine a day. May is a great time to go to Tenerife before the summer heat ratchets up.


Which side of Tenerife is better?

The south is more sunny, dryer and warmer than the north, which is why most holidaymakers opt for this part of the island. However, rainfall can also occur there, as the microclimate is still very different in the south.


Which is hotter Tenerife or Turkey?

Although the weather is normally good in Tenerife in Sepember, I would say the weather in Turkey is hotter. Length of flight times are around the same, although depending who you fly with you may get a better time of flight with one or the other.


What months is Tenerife hot?

For the highest temperatures the best time to visit Tenerife is between June and September although the sub tropical climate offers sunshine throughout the year and winter months are equally popular with visitors. The hottest month of the year is August with an average daily maximum of 31 C and an average low of 22 C.


Which part of Tenerife is hottest?

The southern side of Tenerife is nearly always warmer and so might be the best spot to visit during the coldest month of the year.


Is the sea around Tenerife warm?

The graph below shows the range of monthly Santa Cruz de Tenerife water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data. The warmest water temperature is in September with an average around 74.7°F / 23.7°C. The coldest month is March with an average water temperature of 66.6°F / 19.2°C.


Where in Europe is hot in May?

What are the hottest places in Europe in May? The hottest city in Europe in May is Seville (27°C) in southern Spain, followed by Antalya (26°C) in southern Turkey. The islands of Crete, Malta and Cyprus will also feel hot at 24°C, along with Valencia and the Costa de la Luz (24°C) in Spain.


Where is hottest in May?

On average, some of the hottest places to visit in May are:
  • Cancun (37.5 °C)
  • Bangkok (34.6 °C)
  • Singapore (32.3 °C)
  • Phuket (32.3 °C)
  • Cairo (31.9 °C)
  • Las Vegas (31.4 °C)
  • Orlando (31.3 °C)
  • Dominican Republic (31 °C)


Are there mosquitoes in Tenerife?

There are mosquitoes on Tenerife but not a lot. You will find them more in some areas than others, and importantly, they only appear at cer-tain times of the year. Tenerife fans often visit the island at the same time each year. If that happens to be at time when there aren't mossies, then they will never see one.


What is the cheapest month to go to Tenerife?

Cheaper times The cheapest months include March, April, May (excluding the Easter period), October and November. The temperature in Tenerife rarely dips below 18°C in these months, so sightseeing, hiking and other activities are all still possible – and there will be fewer people on the beaches.