Season guide · Ibiza · Spain
Ibiza in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Green countryside, quiet beaches and businesses reopening; the clubs open from late April or May. Expect highs up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 11 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 11
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 4 | 11.8 h | 1/5 |
| April | 19°C (66°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 4 | 13.2 h | 2/5 |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 3 | 14.3 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 11 of the year's roughly 43 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Holy Week processions in Dalt Vila (March or April)
- May: Club opening parties (usually late April to May)
- May: Ibiza Medieval — medieval fair in Dalt Vila (usually May)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · Ibiza Town
Dalt Vila
Ibiza's walled old town crowns the hill above the harbour, enclosed by 16th-century Renaissance fortifications with seven bastions.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
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
Day trips in spring
- Formentera (About 30 minutes by fast ferry) — The smallest inhabited Balearic island has long white-sand beaches such as Ses Illetes and Llevant, inside the Ses Salines Natural Park, with turquoise water over Posidonia meadows.
- Espalmador (About 30–45 minutes by boat) — An uninhabited islet between Ibiza and Formentera with a white-sand beach, S'Alga, and crystal-clear water.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Ibiza?
Yes: May is among the best months. Green countryside, quiet beaches and businesses reopening; the clubs open from late April or May.
+What is the weather like in Ibiza in spring?
Highs of up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 11 rainy days over the season.