Your May weather guide
WarmWeather in Majorca in May
May is a good time to visit Majorca if you want warm days rather than strong summer heat. Average highs are around 23°C, but the sea is a bracing 18.4°C and there are about 5 rainy days during the month. It suits travellers who want time outdoors without relying on hot weather or long swims. Pack for sunshine, but leave room for a light jacket and plans that can change if rain arrives.
Long-term climate averages for Palma de Mallorca, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Majorca, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Palma de Mallorca.
- Average daytime high
- 22.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 27°C
- Average night-time low
- 15.6°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 13°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +6.1°C
- London averages 16.6°C in May
- Sea temperature
- 18.4°C
- year to year: 18°C to 19°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 8.2h
- 58% of 14.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 5
- 31 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 69%
- Days over 25°C
- 23%
- 1% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 31.3°C
- 1999-05-31
- Record low 1991-2020
- 9.6°C
- 1991-05-06
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1306 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How May compares
May is the 5th warmest month of the year in Majorca and ranks 71st of 134 destinations we compare for May - see where else is hot in May. Within Spain it is 25th of 87 (Spain in May). Against London's average high of 16.6°C in May, Majorca is 6.1°C warmer by day and 7.3°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in May
The typical May day in Majorca peaks at 22.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.8°C or more. Roughly 1 in 4 days top 25°C and 1 in 111 pass 30°C. Nights average 15.6°C; one night in ten drops to 12.9°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day here reached 31.3°C (1999-05-31) and the coldest night 9.6°C (1991-05-06).
Rain in May
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 5 days with 1 mm or more, 31 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest May was 2008 with 140 mm, the driest 1994 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 69%.
Sea temperature in May
The sea averages 18.4°C - bracing (18-22°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 17.7°C to 19.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 8.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 14.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:35 and sets about 20:56 local time in mid-May. Average cloud cover is 42%.
Is May a good time to visit Majorca?
It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Majorca on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Warm afternoons, cooler evenings
Daytime warmth should make light clothing comfortable, though May is not reliably hot: 23% of days reach 25°C, while just 1% reach 30°C. That makes it a sensible choice if you find intense heat tiring, but less convincing if hot afternoons are the main reason for your trip. Nights average 15.6°C, with the coldest 10% falling to 12.9°C or below, so bring a jumper or light jacket for sitting outside after dark. Around 8.2 hours of sunshine within 14.2 hours of daylight gives you plenty of scope to spend time outdoors. Keep sun protection handy, and take a break from direct midday sun when it feels strong.
Beach time is more dependable than comfortable swimming
The sea is the main catch for a May holiday. At 18.4°C on average, it is bracing rather than comfortably warm, so plan around short dips if you dislike cold water. The year-to-year range of 18°C to 19°C offers little reason to count on a much warmer swim. Time by the sea can still fit a warm afternoon, but a swimming-focused trip is a less natural match. Rain also needs some flexibility: about 5 days have measurable rainfall during the month, so bring a light waterproof and avoid making every plan weather-dependent. That does not mean those days are complete washouts, but sunshine throughout your stay is not guaranteed.
A little perspective
Majorca through the year
May is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1°C | 9.4°C | 14.7°C | 4.9 | 36 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 14.1°C | 5.6 | 33 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 16.5°C | 10.4°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 27 | 5 | 0% |
| April | 18.9°C | 12.5°C | 15.6°C | 7.2 | 38 | 7 | 1% |
| MaySelected | 22.7°C | 15.6°C | 18.4°C | 8.2 | 31 | 5 | 23% |
| Junebest | 27.1°C | 19.4°C | 22.1°C | 10.7 | 18 | 3 | 76% |
| Julybest | 30.3°C | 22.3°C | 25.3°C | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 98% |
| Augustbest | 30.5°C | 23.0°C | 26.6°C | 10.4 | 17 | 3 | 98% |
| September | 26.5°C | 20.6°C | 25.3°C | 7.2 | 45 | 7 | 74% |
| October | 22.6°C | 17.4°C | 22.5°C | 5.6 | 55 | 8 | 20% |
| November | 17.8°C | 13.5°C | 19.2°C | 4.8 | 52 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.1°C | 10.7°C | 16.4°C | 4.6 | 38 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Majorca in May FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Majorca hot in May?
Majorca is warm in May: the average daytime high is 22.7°C and nights average 15.6°C. Roughly 1 in 4 May days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Majorca in May?
The sea around Majorca averages 18.4°C in May, which is bracing - fine for a quick dip, cool for long swims. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 18°C to 19°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Majorca in May?
Majorca sees about 5 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 31 mm of rain in a typical May. The wettest May between 1991 and 2020 was 2008 (140 mm) and the driest was 1994 (2 mm).
How sunny is Majorca in May?
Majorca gets around 8.2 hours of sunshine a day in May out of 14.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Majorca compare with the UK in May?
Majorca is on average 6.1°C warmer than London by day in May (22.7°C against 16.6°C).
What is the hottest May on record in Majorca?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest May day in Majorca reached 31.3°C on 1999-05-31, and the coldest night dropped to 9.6°C on 1991-05-06.
How much warmer is Majorca than London in May?
Majorca's average daytime high is 22.7°C, compared with 16.6°C in London - a difference of 6.1°C. That is a noticeable step up in daytime warmth, although evenings still call for a layer rather than a suitcase packed only with summer clothes.
Should I choose May or wait until summer?
Choose May if warm days suit you and a bracing sea is an acceptable trade-off. July, August and June rate best overall for weather here. May makes more sense if strong heat is not a priority and you can stay flexible around some rain.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Palma (Palma de Mallorca). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C