Month summary
Palma de Mallorca weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
59°F – 73°F
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palma de Mallorca in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Palma de Mallorca in May: 73°F and 13.1h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Palma de Mallorca in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Palma de Mallorca. Temperatures rise (23°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 46°F | 59°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 46°F | 61°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 50°F | 63°F | 28% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 59°F | 73°F | 25% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 68°F | 82°F | 15% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 73°F | 90°F | 9% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 73°F | 90°F | 13% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 68°F | 82°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 63°F | 75°F | 29% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 55°F | 66°F | 29% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 50°F | 61°F | 24% | 0.0in | 8.8h | 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, Palma de Mallorca averages 73°F, 25% rainy days and 13.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palma de Mallorca in May
Is May a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
May is an excellent time to visit Palma de Mallorca (score 8.3/10). With 73°F, 13.1h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Palma de Mallorca in May?
With 73°F and 13.1h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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