May · Malta
Best time to visit Gozo Island in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Gozo Island in May
Average temperature 19°C, 176 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.9/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 176 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Gozo Island scores 5.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 19°C, 176 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Gozo is Malta's greener sister island, with red sand at Ramla Bay and megalithic temples older than the pyramids.
May in Gozo Island — workable with trade-offs
With 19°C (67°F) on average, May delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
176 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Gozo Island — 4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Gozo Island in May?
- In May, Gozo Island averages 19°C, 176 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Gozo Island?
- May earns a 5.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Gozo Island in May?
- Expect about 176 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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