Month guide · Ibiza · Spain
Ibiza in May
What May is really like in Ibiza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Kayman2016, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Ibiza. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Warm and sunny with uncrowded beaches; the club season begins with opening parties.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Ibiza: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with April (19°C (66°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:59
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Green countryside, quiet beaches and businesses reopening; the clubs open from late April or May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
- Club opening parties (usually late April to May)
- Ibiza Medieval — medieval fair in Dalt Vila (usually May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Ibiza Town
Ibiza Cathedral
Visit at the end of your walk up through Dalt Vila and then follow the walls back down.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Nature · South-west coast
Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
Es Vedrà is a dramatic limestone islet about 400 metres high rising from the sea off the south-west coast, surrounded by legends and protected as a nature reserve.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · South-west coast
Torre des Savinar
Wear sturdy shoes and stay well back from the cliff edge, especially on windy days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Beach · Sant Antoni
Cala Comte
A series of small sandy and rocky coves on the west coast with shallow, strikingly turquoise water and low islets offshore.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 14°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Ibiza?
One of the best months to visit Ibiza, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are June and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Ibiza?
It is one of the best months to visit Ibiza. Warm and sunny with uncrowded beaches; the club season begins with opening parties.
+How warm is Ibiza in May?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ibiza in May?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.