Mallorca · May
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Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 16° (61°)10– (50–)20 (68) | 16° (61°)12– (54–)21 (70) | 18° (64°)11– (52–)22 (72) | 21° (70°)15– (59–)25 (77) | 24° (75°)19– (66–)29 (84) | 29° (84°)23– (73–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)27– (81–)37 (99) | 32° (90°)26– (79–)37 (99) | 28° (82°)22– (72–)33 (91) | 25° (77°)19– (66–)29 (84) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)21 (70) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 6° (43°)-1– (30–)12 (54) | 6° (43°)-1– (30–)13 (55) | 8° (46°)1– (34–)14 (57) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)15 (59) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)18 (64) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)22 (72) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)24 (75) | 21° (70°)16– (61–)25 (77) | 18° (64°)12– (54–)23 (73) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)21 (70) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)17 (63) | 7° (45°)0– (32–)13 (55) |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 14° (57°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 19° (66°) | 23° (73°) | 26° (79°) | 27° (81°) | 26° (79°) | 23° (73°) | 20° (68°) | 17° (63°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d45mm (1.8") | 4d32mm (1.3") | 4d28mm (1.1") | 4d31mm (1.2") | 2d30mm (1.2") | 1d15mm (0.6") | 0d4mm (0.2") | 2d19mm (0.7") | 4d52mm (2.0") | 4d58mm (2.3") | 6d62mm (2.4") | 4d36mm (1.4") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
May is one of the best months to visit Mallorca — with 11 sunshine hours per day and pleasant highs of 24°C (75°F).
Daytime highs average 24°C (75°F), cooling to 13°C (55°F) at night (daily average: 19°C (66°F)). Peaks reach around 29°C (84°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over 2 days. The sea is 19°C (66°F) — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
Mallorca by bike: the Tramuntana passes draw hundreds of pro cyclists from all over Europe, while the beaches still leave room to breathe. Wildflowers line the farm tracks and the calas already shimmer turquoise — only the water is still fresh.
Packing list for Mallorca in May
- T-shirts and shorts
- Light jacket for cool evenings
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Mallorca?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Mallorca (Climate Score: 83/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C (75°F)), good sunshine (11 h/day), and few rain days (2) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Mallorca in May?
- In May, Mallorca sees daily highs of 24°C (75°F). Nights cool to 13°C (55°F), with a daily average of 19°C (66°F). Peaks reach around 29°C (84°F), the coldest nights around 8°C (46°F).
- How much rain falls in Mallorca in May?
- In May, Mallorca receives an average of 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Mallorca get in May?
- Mallorca averages 11 sunshine hours per day in May — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Mallorca in May?
- Water temperature in Mallorca in May averages 19°C (66°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
