La Gomera weather in May

La Gomera in May: expect average daytime highs of 23.1°C, nights around 16.4°C, a sea temperature of 20.6°C and about 0.4 rainy days.

La Gomera climate averages in May

Monthly climate normals, La Gomera Aeropuerto (AEMET OpenData, 1991-2020). Sea temperature from multi-year averages.
Average high23.1 °C
Average low16.4 °C
Sea temperature20.6 °C
Rainy days0.4
Sunshine hours—
Sunrise / sunset (mid-month)07:18 / 20:51
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 33 min

La Gomera weather month by month

Frequently asked questions

Is La Gomera warm in May?

Yes. La Gomera in May has average daytime highs of 23.1°C and mild nights around 16.4°C, typical of the islands' subtropical climate.

Can you swim in the sea on La Gomera in May?

Yes. The sea around La Gomera averages 20.6°C in May, which is comfortable for swimming for most people.

Does it rain much on La Gomera in May?

Not much. La Gomera sees about 0.4 rainy days on average in May, so most days stay dry and sunny.

What should I pack for La Gomera in May?

Light summer clothing for the daytime, a light layer for the evenings, plus sun cream and sunglasses — the UV stays high even in winter.

What time does it get dark in La Gomera in May?

In La Gomera in May the sun sets at around 20:51 and rises at around 07:18 (mid-month, local time), giving roughly 13 h 33 min of daylight.

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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Monthly climate averages use published, island-specific sources and reference periods. See the source list in our methodology. Last reviewed 2026-06-12.

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