Weather in La Gomera in May

How May compares

May is the 7th warmest month of the year in La Gomera and ranks 74th of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within Spain it is 29th of 87 (Spain in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, La Gomera is 5.9°C warmer by day and 11.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in May

The typical May day in La Gomera peaks at 22.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 24.3°C or more. Roughly 1 in 19 days top 25°C and 1 in 250 pass 30°C. Nights average 19.5°C; one night in ten drops to 17.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 34.1°C (2020-05-26) and the coldest night 14.4°C (2019-05-05).

Rain in May

Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 1 days with 1 mm or more, 3 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2020 with 14 mm, the driest 1999 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 72%.

Sea temperature in May

The sea averages 20.2°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 19.6°C to 20.8°C. For the warmest sea here, come in September (23.7°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:19 and sets about 20:51 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 26%.

Is May a good time to visit La Gomera?

Yes - it is one of the better months: warm days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for La Gomera on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

Warm days without much intense heat

May suits travellers who prefer being outdoors in moderate warmth rather than planning everything around the heat. Only 5% of days reach 25°C, so do not book expecting consistently hot afternoons. There is plenty of time to enjoy the daylight, with about 10.0 hours of sunshine out of 13.4 hours of daylight. Keep sun protection handy and take shade when you need it at midday; moderate air temperatures are not a reason to skip either. Light daytime clothing is a sensible starting point. With little rain expected, wet-weather alternatives need not dominate your plans, although a dry monthly pattern is not a guarantee for every day of your stay.

Mild evenings, but a bracing sea

The sea is the main compromise if swimming is central to your holiday. Its average temperature is below the 22°C threshold for comfortable swimming, so think refreshing dips rather than assuming you will want to linger. The year-to-year range of 20°C to 21°C also gives little reason to count on much warmer water. Evenings are a different matter: the average night low is mild, but the coldest nights can reach 17.3°C or lower. Pack a light jumper or an extra layer for sitting outside after dark. May therefore works better for a mix of outdoor time and occasional swims than for a holiday built around warm water.