Month guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in May
What May is really like in Palma de Mallorca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Palma de Mallorca. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and green, with the beach season beginning; one of the best months to visit.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Palma de Mallorca: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with April (20°C (68°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:35
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 20:56
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F)
Spring (March–May). Green, mild and sunny, perfect for walking, cycling and sightseeing; the sea warms up by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Palma de Mallorca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Old Town
Parc de la Mar and the sea walls
Photograph the cathedral reflected in the lake in the late afternoon light, then walk the walls towards Es Baluard.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Museum · Old Town
Palau March Museum
A 20th-century palace beside the cathedral that holds a terrace garden of sculptures by Rodin, Henry Moore, Chillida and others, a large 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene, and painted ceilings by Josep Maria Sert.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Waterfront · Portixol and Es Molinar
Portixol and the seafront cycle path
Rent a bike in the centre and ride to Portixol for breakfast by the harbour, continuing to Ciutat Jardí for a swim.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
Beach · Platja de Palma and Can Pastilla
Platja de Palma
Palma's longest beach is about 5 km of fine sand and shallow water from Can Pastilla to S'Arenal, with lifeguards, sun loungers and beach restaurants.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
It is one of the best months to visit Palma de Mallorca. Warm, sunny and green, with the beach season beginning; one of the best months to visit.
+How warm is Palma de Mallorca in May?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palma de Mallorca in May?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.