Month guide · Arucas, Spain
Arucas in May: weather and what to expect
The sea is still cool, around 19°C. In May, Arucas averages highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C, with about 3 rainy days and 15 mm of rain. Highs are 1°C warmer than in April and 2°C cooler than in June. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Canary Islands are medium.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 21°C with about 3 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 2°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 May in 2.
May in detail
Town-level · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in May 2027
- 1 May Labor Day
- 31 May Monday following Day of the Canary IslandsCanary Islands
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in May
Where is warm in May →| Place | High | Rain days | From Arucas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villamanrique de la Condesa, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 1,330 km |
| Las Cabezas de San Juan, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 1,332 km |
| Pilas, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 1,335 km |
| Hinojos, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 1,330 km |
| El Cuervo, Andalusia | 26°C | 6 | 1,316 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · ERA5-LandMay highs are 0.5°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is up about 35% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 0.5 to 0.9 a year on average.
Questions about Arucas in May
Is May a good time to visit Arucas?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 21°C with about 3 rainy days).
How warm is Arucas in May?
Average highs are 21°C and lows 16°C. April averages 20°C and June 23°C.
Does it rain much in Arucas in May?
About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 15 mm in total over the month.
Is Arucas busy in May?
In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Canary Islands were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.
How long are the days in Arucas in May?
About 13 h 31 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.
Sources
Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology