May · Spain
Best time to visit Mallorca in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mallorca in May
Average temperature 19°C, 61 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Mallorca scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mallorca pairs Palma's Gothic cathedral and old town with the Serra de Tramuntana's switchback roads and cala beaches.
May in Mallorca: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 61 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mallorca in May?
- In May, Mallorca averages 19°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mallorca?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mallorca in May?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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