May · Spain
Best time to visit Mijas in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mijas in May
Average temperature 18°C, 25 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 59% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 59%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Mijas scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mijas is a whitewashed village above Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol, known for its donkey taxis and sea views.
May in Mijas tops the year's climate scores
May averages 18°C (65°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 25 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.1 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mijas at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mijas in May?
- In May, Mijas averages 18°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mijas?
- May earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mijas in May?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 59% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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