Spring is well under way in Mallorca in May, making it a very pleasant time to go on holiday there. Temperatures continue to climb with an average of 15 to 16 degrees C at the beginning of the month, rising to 18 to 19 degrees C by the close of May. High temperatures range from 21 degrees C to 24 degrees C. It can attain higher temperatures but that is fairly rare. Low temperatures come in at 10 degrees C to 14 degrees C; falling lower than this does not happen very often.
The sea temperature averages about 18 degrees C; although cool, sea bathing is feasible.
There could be a little rain in May. The statistics show an average of a 31% chance of rain at the beginning of the month falling to 22% by the end of the month.
There is usually an average of 12 hours of sunshine depending on cloud cover, with an average of three foggy days a month.
Suitable clothing for May is light during the day, with a warmer layer for evenings.
Activities for May include hitting the main tourist spots, taking in some cultural attractions, and days on the beach.
Months | min. Temp. | max. Temp. | Water temperature | Hours of sunshine |
Rain days | ||
Mallorca weather May | 11°C | 51°F | 22°C | 71°F | 17°C | 9 | 4 |