Month guide · Artà, Spain

Artà in May: weather and what to expect

May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Artà. The sea is still cool, around 18°C. In May, Artà averages highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C, with about 5 rainy days and 35 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Balearic Islands are high.

Based on 1991-2020 climate data · Updated 2 November 2026 · Sources

Average high Town-level21°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level535 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalHighBalearic Islands as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 21°C with about 5 rainy days

Not ideal for

Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.

Daily highs through May

Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020
Usual range (8 in 10 years)Typical high

Highs climb about 4°C over the month. A day above 25°C happens in roughly 1 May in 2.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high17°C21°C25°C
Average low12°C15°C19°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)753
Total rainfall42 mm35 mm19 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 13 min14 h 20 min14 h 58 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalHighNights booked through online platforms in Balearic Islands in May 2025: about 60% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 20 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.

The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is up about 20% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 1.5 to 2.0 a year on average.

Questions about Artà in May

Is May a good time to visit Artà?

Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 21°C with about 5 rainy days).

How warm is Artà in May?

Average highs are 21°C and lows 15°C. April averages 17°C and June 25°C.

Does it rain much in Artà in May?

About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 35 mm in total over the month.

Is Artà busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Balearic Islands were about 60% of the busiest month, which we count as high. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Artà in May?

About 14 h 20 min from sunrise to sunset in the middle of the month.

Sources

Climate: ERA5-Land, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Climate Data Store, contains modified Copernicus information (CC BY 4.0). Crowds: Eurostat, nights spent in short-stay accommodation booked through online platforms (tour_ce_omn12) (CC BY 4.0). Place names and populations: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Climate averages cover 1991-2020. Daylight: calculated from the town's coordinates. Full methodology