Formentera · SpringMonth summary
Formentera weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 66°F
🌧 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: Formentera in May: 66°F and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Formentera. Temperatures rise (19°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 55°F | 59°F | 19% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 57°F | 59°F | 17% | 0.0in | 9.5h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 57°F | 59°F | 22% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 59°F | 61°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 64°F | 66°F | 9% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 72°F | 73°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 75°F | 79°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 79°F | 81°F | 5% | 0.0in | 12.1h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ September | 75°F | 77°F | 18% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 70°F | 73°F | 21% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 63°F | 66°F | 28% | 0.1in | 8.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 59°F | 61°F | 21% | 0.0in | 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 66°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 66°F, 12.6h of sunshine and 9% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Formentera in May?
With 66°F max and 12.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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