Formentera · SpringMonth summary
Formentera weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 19°C
🌧 Rainy days
9% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Formentera in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.9/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Formentera in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Optimal hiking conditions — 19°C and low rain risk (9%) Spring marks the start of the good season in Formentera. Temperatures rise (19°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (9% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 13°C | 15°C | 19% | 1.4 | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 14°C | 15°C | 17% | 0.9 | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 14°C | 15°C | 22% | 1.4 | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 15°C | 16°C | 19% | 1.2 | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 18°C | 19°C | 9% | 0.6 | 12.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 22°C | 23°C | 5% | 0.3 | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 24°C | 26°C | 1% | 0.1 | 13.5h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 26°C | 27°C | 5% | 0.5 | 12.1h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 24°C | 25°C | 18% | 1.3 | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 21°C | 23°C | 21% | 1.7 | 9.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 17°C | 19°C | 28% | 2.1 | 8.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 15°C | 16°C | 21% | 1.2 | 8.2h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Formentera averages 19°C, 9% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +7°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Formentera in May
Is May a good time to visit Formentera?
May is an excellent time to visit Formentera (score 7.9/10). With 19°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Formentera in May?
With 19°C max and 12.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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