May Weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Cruz de la Palma, Spain, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (64°F). Highs can soar to 19°C (66°F), while lows may dip to 16°C (61°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Cruz de la Palma throughout May hovers around 78%.

16°C (61°F)

Minimum temperature

17°C (64°F)

Average temperature

19°C (66°F)

Maximum temperature

78%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Santa Cruz de la Palma averages 14 mm (0.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 4 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 34 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 24 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 56% probability of sunny days during this period.

14 mm (0.6 inches)

Precipitation

4 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 24 minutes

Sunshine hours

56%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Santa Cruz de la Palma reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 14:00 and 16:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 0 1 2 3 6 9 11 12 11 9 6 3 2
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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