Palma in May: weather and travel tips
Is May a good time to visit?
May in Palma suits a mix of city routes and time by the sea: the daytime average is +24 °C. Nights are noticeably cooler, averaging +15 °C.
Weather in May
Late May is warmer on average than early and mid May. If you prefer cooler weather for exploring the city, choose the first ten days. Check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Daytime air
- +24 °C
- Night-time air
- +15 °C
Early, mid or late May?
| Travel dates | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 May | +23 °C | +14 °C |
| 11–20 May | +23 °C | +15 °C |
| 21–31 May | +25 °C | +16 °C |
Hot days in May
Share of days when the daytime temperature reached +30 °C or higher, based on the weather archive.
Rainfall in May
In May, the average is 8 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 5 to 13 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
April, May or June: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| April | +20 °C | +12 °C |
| May | +24 °C | +15 °C |
| June | +29 °C | +20 °C |
For warmer weather, consider May: it is warmer than April. April is cooler for city routes. If you want to spend more time at the beach, June is warmer than May. May is cooler for city routes.
The annual charts for Palma compare air temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at May, see the May charts and archive by year.
Things to do in May
- In warm weather, spend time by the sea at sandy Can Pere Antoni city beach, with its view of the cathedral.
- See the Gothic La Seu Cathedral by Parc de la Mar. Inside, look for the large coloured rose window and Miquel Barceló's ceramic work.
- At Es Baluard, see the contemporary art collection and temporary exhibitions inside an old Renaissance wall.
- On a dry day, see the round Gothic Bellver Castle and its view over the bay. The city history museum is inside the castle.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025.