May · Spain
Best time to visit Ibiza in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ibiza in May
Average temperature 19°C, 38 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Ibiza scores 8.1/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ibiza mixes a fortified old town, pine-backed calas, and a nightlife scene that runs from sunset to sunrise.
May in Ibiza — reliably good (6th best month)
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.
With around 38 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Ibiza — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ibiza in May?
- In May, Ibiza averages 19°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ibiza?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ibiza in May?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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