Best Canary Island for Winter Sun in May
In May, the top Canary Island for winter sun is Lanzarote: 25.8°C average daytime highs and just 0.3 rainy days.
All 7 Canary Islands ranked
| # | Island | Average high | Sea temperature | Sunshine hours | Rainy days | Sunny now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lanzarote | 25.8° | 19.6° | 300 | 0.3 | 0% |
| 2 | Fuerteventura | 24.1° | 19.6° | 280 | 0.2 | 36% |
| 3 | Tenerife | 24.1° | 20.1° | 282 | 0.9 | 85% |
| 4 | Gran Canaria | 23.6° | 20.0° | 272 | 0.3 | 100% |
| 5 | La Gomera | 23.1° | 20.6° | — | 0.4 | 83% |
| 6 | El Hierro | 22.6° | 20.9° | 243 | 0.7 | 0% |
| 7 | La Palma | 22.6° | 20.7° | 192 | 1.3 | 50% |
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Frequently asked questions
How is this ranking worked out?
We rank all 7 Canary Islands using official AEMET climate normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020) in May. Lanzarote comes first, Fuerteventura second.
Does the best island change day to day?
The climate ranking is stable across years, but today's actual sunshine varies by island — see the live “Sunny now” column, refreshed several times a day.
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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.