Gran Canaria weather in May
Gran Canaria averages 24°C by day and 18°C at night in May, with the sea at 22°C and 4 days with at least 1 mm of rain. It warms up by about 2°C into June.
Day
24°C
Night
18°C
Sea
22°C
Rainy days
4
Flight from London
4h
What May feels like
May is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather.
The sea is 22°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Rain is occasional, on about 4 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Gran Canaria is the #36 warmest in May, and #13 of 23 within 5½ hours of the UK.
Want it warmer in May?
These are hotter than Gran Canaria this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Gran Canaria weather by month
May is highlighted. Compare with April and June, or see the full year in Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria in May: quick answers
Is Gran Canaria hot in May?
May is hot in Gran Canaria: proper beach weather. Average highs are 24°C and lows 18°C.
Can you swim in Gran Canaria in May?
The sea is 22°C: fine for swimming without a wetsuit.
Does it rain in Gran Canaria in May?
Rain is occasional, on about 4 days.
What is the warmest month in Gran Canaria?
August, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is January at 22°C.
How long is the flight to Gran Canaria from the UK?
About 4h direct from London, estimated from the 2,924 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in May for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in May from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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