Puerto de la Cruz in May: a seasonal travel plan
Puerto de la Cruz, Spain. In may, the average daytime high is 21.1 °C and the night-time low is 18.1 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 21.1 °C
- Nighttime low
- 18.1 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 6.2 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 0.7
- Daylight
- 13.5 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 21.0 | 17.8 | 0.3 |
| Days 11–20 | 21.0 | 18.2 | 0.4 |
| From day 21 | 21.3 | 18.4 | 0.0 |
What this month is like
Puerto de la Cruz, Spain. In may, the average daytime high is 21.1 °C and the night-time low is 18.1 °C. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
There are 0.7 wet days on average, with about 6.2 mm of precipitation. There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option.
How to plan the day
Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
Average daylight is 13.5 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
There are relatively few days with precipitation. Build your plans around walks and keep an indoor activity for a wet-weather day.
What to pack
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 20.1 °C, May — 21.1 °C, next month — 22.4 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 1.4, 0.7 and 1.2.
Things to do
Puerto de la Cruz sits on the north coast of Tenerife: the old fishing quarter of La Ranilla, the Lago Martiánez pools and the dark sand of Playa Jardín lie below the slopes above the Atlantic. The centre is walkable, and buses head for Teide and the towns of the Orotava valley.
Lago Martiánez
César Manrique designed the Lago Martiánez pools: seawater basins, palms and a bar at the water's edge. Come near opening time, as free loungers thin out by midday.
Old town
Plaza del Charco, shaded by laurel trees, anchors the old town, with the market and Calle San Telmo and its chapel nearby. Coffee, local cheese and fish from the morning catch are all within a few steps.
Teide
A day goes into climbing Teide: the road crosses pine forest and lava fields before the summit area. It is cold and windy up there even in summer, so reach the cable car in the morning.
Where to stay
La Ranilla
La Ranilla is a fishing quarter of low houses and fish restaurants. Evenings stay calm here, the centre is ten minutes on foot, and the catch is grilled over coals.
Playa Jardín
Playa Jardín suits swimming: dark sand, planted gardens and Atlantic swell. You can walk to the centre along the shore, and there is little nightlife beyond the promenade.
Centre
The centre around Plaza del Charco is practical for everything: market, buses and shops are close. Streets fill up in the evening, but nothing is far.
Getting to and around Puerto de la Cruz
Tenerife North airport is the closest, about half an hour away, while the southern airport is more than an hour by road. Within town everything is close, and the square, the pools and the beaches are all walkable. Buses, known locally as guaguas, connect Puerto de la Cruz with La Orotava, La Laguna and the road up to Teide.
Three days in Puerto de la Cruz
Centre and beaches
Plaza del Charco, the market and Calle San Telmo in the morning. The Lago Martiánez pools in the afternoon, then a walk along the shore to Playa Jardín.
Orotava valley
Take the bus to La Orotava for the old town and its balconied houses. Continue to Icod de los Vinos and its dragon tree, returning towards evening.
Mount Teide
Leave early by bus or car for Teide, stopping at the lava fields and viewpoints on the way. Return in the afternoon and rest by the ocean.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 16.6 | 20.0 | 3.9 | 10.6 |
| February | 18.8 | 16.2 | 22.6 | 6.3 | 11.2 |
| March | 19.0 | 16.3 | 20.1 | 4.3 | 12.0 |
| April | 20.1 | 17.2 | 8.5 | 1.4 | 12.8 |
| May | 21.1 | 18.1 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 13.5 |
| June | 22.4 | 19.6 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 13.9 |
| July | 23.4 | 20.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| August | 24.4 | 21.5 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 13.2 |
| September | 24.4 | 21.7 | 10.6 | 1.8 | 12.4 |
| October | 24.0 | 21.1 | 19.7 | 4.8 | 11.5 |
| November | 22.0 | 19.5 | 23.5 | 6.2 | 10.8 |
| December | 20.4 | 18.0 | 31.5 | 5.6 | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
Puerto de la Cruz: what is the temperature in May?
The average daytime high is 21.1 °C and the night-time low is 18.1 °C. Daytime is suitable for a longer walk around the city. Leave time for breaks and lunch along the way.
How many days with precipitation are there in May?
On average, there are 0.7 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 6.2 mm. There are relatively few days with precipitation. Build your plans around walks and keep an indoor activity for a wet-weather day.
What should I pack for walks in May?
Bring light daytime clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for cooler hours.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 21.0 °C; 11–20 — 21.0 °C; 21 to month-end — 21.3 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in May?
The average is 13.5 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Puerto de la Cruz worth visiting in May?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 21.1 °C and nights around 18.1 °C work for you. Daytime suits a longer city route; keep a break and some flexible time around midday.
What can I do in Puerto de la Cruz on a wet day in May?
There are relatively few wet days, so build the plan around walks and keep one indoor option. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Puerto de la Cruz in May?
Pack light clothes, comfortable shoes and an extra layer for the evening. Average daylight is 13.5 hours.