Mallorca · May
Best travel monthTravel seasonSpain · Europe
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 16° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 32° | 32° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 17° |
MINMIN | 6° | 6° | 8° | 10° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 10° | 7° |
☀️Sunshine | 6h | 8h | 9h | 10h | 11h | 12h | 12h | 11h | 9h | 8h | 6h | 6h |
🌊Water Temp | 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
🌧Rain Days | 4d45mm | 4d32mm | 4d28mm | 4d31mm | 2d30mm | 1d15mm | 0d4mm | 2d19mm | 4d52mm | 4d58mm | 6d62mm | 4d36mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 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.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 24°C, cooling to 13°C at night (daily average: 19°C). With 11 sunshine hours per day, May is one of the sunniest months — 30 mm of rain over 2 days. The sea is 19°C — 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 auf dem Fahrrad: Die Tramuntana-Pässe sind das Ziel hunderter Radprofis aus ganz Europa, während die Strände noch Luft zum Atmen lassen. Wildblumen bedecken die Feldwege, die Cala-Buchten schimmern schon türkisblau — nur das Wasser ist noch frisch.
Packing list for Mallorca 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 Mallorca?
- Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Mallorca (Climate Score: 83/100). Pleasant temperatures (24°C), 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. Nights cool to 13°C, with a daily average of 19°C.
- How much rain falls in Mallorca in May?
- In May, Mallorca receives an average of 30 mm 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 — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
