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Visiting Tarifa, Spain in May

May is one of the best months to visit Tarifa for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in May is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into June. May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright.

May has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Tarifa with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Also consider visiting Tarifa in one of the other best months of June, July, August, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for May.

Can you sunbathe in Tarifa in May?

Yes, May is a good time for sunbathing in Tarifa.

May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days.

More about May temperature and sunshine.

Can you swim in Tarifa in May?

Yes, May is an excellent month for swimming in Tarifa with very warm sea temperatures 27°C (81°F).

More about May sea temperatures.

Is May a good time to holiday in Tarifa?

Yes, May is a good time for a holiday in Tarifa.

May has average maximum temperatures of 22°C (72°F) which is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright. May has total rainfall of 1.4cm (0.6inches) making it predominantly dry with occasional light showers on very few days. There are just 5.8 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days. Sea temperatures are a very warm 27°C (81°F). May is an excellent month for swimming in Tarifa with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

More about the May temperatures and sunshine.

Is Tarifa warm in May?

Yes, Tarifa is nice and warm and makes sunbathing pleasant on clear days in May.

The average maximum temperature in Tarifa in May is 22°C (72°F). The average maximum temperature is 20°C (67°) in the previous month and 25°C (77°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tarifa in May is 19°C (66°F). The average temperature is 17°C (62°F) in the previous month and 22°C (71°F) in the next month.

More info about the May temperatures and sunshine.

How sunny is Tarifa in May?

The average day light hours per day in Tarifa in May are 14.1. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in Tarifa in May

The weather in May is warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise quickly into June. The average maximum temperature in Tarifa in May is 22°C (72°F). The average maximum temperature is 20°C (67°F) in the previous month and 25°C (77°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in Tarifa in May is 19°C (66°F). The average temperature is 17°C (62°F) in the previous month and 22°C (71°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in Tarifa in May is 16°C (61°F). The minimum temperature is 14°C (58°F) in the previous month and 19°C (66°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in Tarifa in May

The days in May are longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into June. May has more hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to rise into June. During May the average day light hours are 14.1 per day in Tarifa. The sunshine percentage is 66% making it sunny but overcast at times. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.3hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in Tarifa in May is typically 9.7 during May. An ultraviolet index reading of 8 to 10 indicates a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 15 minutes. Take extra precautions because unprotected skin and eyes will be damaged and can burn quickly. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in Tarifa in May

The average sea water temperature in Tarifa in May is 27.2°C (81.0°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in May is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop slightly into June.

Rainfall in Tarifa in May

May weather is noticeably drier than the previous month. May has fewer days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to drop into June. The average total rainfall in Tarifa in May is 1.4cm (0.6inches) and on average there are 5.8 rainy days in May making it a quite rainy time to visit the beach.

Humidity in Tarifa in May

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Tarifa in May is 15°C (59°F) which is comfortable for everyone. The dew point is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 18°C (18°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in Tarifa in May is typically 86.4%. The maximum relative humidity is 88.2% in the previous month and 88.2% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in Tarifa in May is typically 69.7%. The average relative humidity is 72.5% in the previous month and 71.4% in the next month.

Wind Speed in Tarifa in May

The average maximum wind speed in Tarifa in May is typically 29KM/H (18MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 31KM/H (19MPH) in the previous month and 27KM/H (17MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in Tarifa in May is typically 18KM/H (11MPH). The average wind speed is 19KM/H (12MPH) in the previous month and 17KM/H (11MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in Tarifa in May is from the South.

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