May Weather in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, Spain - 2025

Puerto del Carmen is the main tourist town on the island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain and it is on the southeast side of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. Puerto del Carmen was originally a small fishing village, and even though it has become a very lively holiday hub, the old harbor is still a delightful place to visit, boasting some excellent seafood restaurants. The waterside promenade doubles up as the main strip - it's packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, and it also looks out over a trio of beaches.

The island has avoided heavy development and many of its top attractions were developed with the help of the artist César Manrique, who gave them a timeless, space-age style.

Although the resort has grown over the last twenty years, it now stretches along the whole 6 km (4 Miles) of golden sandy beaches. The town has been saved from the high-rise buildings that blight so many other destinations due to the strict planning restrictions.

Weather May 2025 in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain:

Generally, May in Puerto del Carmen will be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during the month of May.
Very comfortable (not humid) with nice temperatures

May weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in May in Puerto del Carmen, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if May is comfortable or humid

Generally, May in Puerto del Carmen will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 59°F / 15°C.

Puerto del Carmen does not have a lot of rainy days in May. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for May 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

May weather in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in May in Puerto del Carmen, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Puerto del Carmen in May

Generally, you can expect in May an average temperature of 78°F / 26°C during the day and an average of 59°F / 15°C during the night. In May, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 87°F / 31°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 53°F / 12°C.

When looking at the whole year, January is the coldest month, with an average temperature of around 71°F / 22°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 80°F / 27°C.

Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, August is the hottest month, with a temperature of around 95°F / 35°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. When comparing May with the temperature in the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 86°F / 30°C. And almost equal to June, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 89°F / 32°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Puerto del Carmen each month:

Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
Day and night temperature variation for Puerto del Carmen during the year.

- Can you expect rain in May in Puerto del Carmen?

Generally, you can expect about 1 rain days in May, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0 inches / 0 mmmm. December is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.3 inches / 8 mmmm. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is equal to April, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain. And equal to June, which sees around 0 inches / 1 mm of rain

Rain days for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
Rain days for Puerto del Carmen during the year.

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 0 and 1 days. December is the month with the most rain days with an average of between 2 and 3 days. When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which sees an average of between 0 and 1 days of rain. And equal to June, which sees an average of between 0 and 1 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Puerto del Carmen for May

You can expect in May, the water temperature for Puerto del Carmen to be between 69°F / 21°C and 64°F / 18°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

September has the highest water temperature, with around 75°F / 24°C. March has the lowest water temperature, with around 68°F / 20°C. When comparing the water temperature from May with the month before and after, May has a water temperature almost equal to April, with a water temperature of around 68°F / 20°C. And almost equal to the water temperature from June, that is an average of between 71°F / 22°C and 73°F / 23°C.

Water temperature for Puerto del Carmen during the year.
Water temperature for Puerto del Carmen during the year.

- Can you expect in May a lot of sunny days in Puerto del Carmen

Generally, you can expect around 6 sunny days in May and around 24 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, November is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with an average of between 11 and 12 sunny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with an average of between 0 and 1 sunny days. When comparing May with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 5 and 6 sunny days. And slightly more than June, with an average of between 2 and 3 sunny days

The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Puerto del Carmen
The number of sunny, partly sunny, and cloudy days for Puerto del Carmen

We have looked at the sunny days in Puerto del Carmen. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 4 cloudy days. June and July And are the months with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing May with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to April, with an average of between 1 and 2 cloudy days. And almost equal to June, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in May in Puerto del Carmen?

Generally, May in Puerto del Carmen will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

We use the humidity and temperature in Puerto del Carmen to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "very comfortable" (dry air). August has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid). When comparing May with the month before and after, this is almost equal to April, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "very comfortable" (low humidty). And almost equal to June, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (not very humid)

Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Puerto del Carmen
Wintersun Expert Humidity / Comfort level for Puerto del Carmen

What to do in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in May

Some of the top attractions to visit in Puerto Del Carmen are:

  • The Beaches: Puerto del Carmen comes with 3 sandy beaches. The Playa Grande, Playa Chica and Playa Pocillos.
  • Landscapes/Nature & Parks: Rancho Texas Lanzarote Park, Timanfaya National Park, and the Cueva de los Verdes lava tube.
  • Golf:  Lanzarote Golf Resort - Puerto del Carmen
  • Books and Stationery: book lover snowbirds can head to the Bookshop located at either end of Puerto del Carmen to satisfy their reading needs. Photocopying services available at both shops.

Is it humid in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in May?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in May. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in May in Puerto del Carmen, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Puerto del Carmen during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of May, you can expect that Puerto del Carmen will not be very humid, and will feel comfortable.

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. August is the most uncomfortable month. It will be moderately humid, and can feel slightly uncomfortable for some. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Humidity level for Puerto del Carmen
Humidity level for Puerto del Carmen

Is May a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether May is a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Puerto del Carmen in May, we can see that it will be fine for most people. In May, you can expect it to be really nice, with an average temperature of around 78°F / 26°C. As there is not a lot of humidity, it will feel comfortable. During the night, it will be around 59°F / 15°C.

As the number of overcast days is not high, you can enjoy the sun with around 6 sunny days and 24 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during May. If it were more than five days, the location would be slightly less attractive for a shorter stay.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that May a good time to go to Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain for most visitors.

Does it rain all day in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain in May?

In Puerto del Carmen, it does not rain all day in May. You can expect around 1 rainy days, with on average 0 inches / 1 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain, there are, on average 6 sunny days and 24 partly sunny days in May. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is May the rainiest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?

May is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Puerto del Carmen, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

December is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 3 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 0 days.

December is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 0.3 inches / 8 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0 inches / 0 mm of rain.

Is May the most sunniest month in Puerto del Carmen Lanzarote Spain?

May is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Puerto del Carmen, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

November is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 6 sunny days, and 24 partly suny days. August is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. June and July are the months with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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