Ibiza · May
Low seasonSpain · Europe
Max Temp
22.7°C
Min Temp
15°C
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Rain Days
2 days
Water Temp
18.9°C
Rainfall
16.2 mm
Humidity
72%
Avg Temp
19°C
Still off-season — flights and hotels significantly cheaper than in June.
May is an acceptable travel month for Ibiza — conditions are fine, though June, July, August, September, and October offer even better weather.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 23°C, cooling to 15°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 16 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 19°C — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Die Insel schaltet hoch: Das International Music Summit eröffnet die Clubsaison, die ersten großen Opening-Partys zünden. Ses Salines und Playa d'en Bossa werden belebter, aber die extreme Überfüllung des Hochsommers ist noch Wochen entfernt.
Events & Festivals
- International Music Summit (IMS)variabel (Mai, 3 Tage)
Das „Davos der elektronischen Musik" bringt Produzenten, DJs und Labelchefs aus aller Welt auf die Festung Dalt Vila. IMS gilt als offizieller Startschuss der Ibiza-Clubsaison.
Packing list for Ibiza in May
- T-Shirts und kurze Hosen
- Leichte Jacke für kühle Abende
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Ibiza?
- May is not an optimal month for Ibiza (Score: 85/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in Ibiza in May?
- In May, Ibiza sees daily highs of 23°C. Nights cool to 15°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Ibiza in May?
- In May, Ibiza receives an average of 16 mm of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Ibiza get in May?
- Ibiza averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Ibiza in May?
- Water temperature in Ibiza in May averages 19°C — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
