Month guide · Mijas, Spain

Mijas in May: weather and what to expect

May highs in Mijas are now 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000. The sea is still cool, around 18°C. In May, Mijas averages highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C, with about 4 rainy days and 22 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Andalusia are medium.

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

Average high Town-level20°CLow 12°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level422 mm in total
UV index Modelled8Very high at noon on a clear day
Crowds RegionalMediumAndalusia as a whole

Is May a good time to visit?

Good for

  • Walking and cycling
    Highs of 20°C with about 4 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 3.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high17°C20°C23°C
Average low10°C12°C16°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)641
Total rainfall37 mm22 mm7 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 05 min14 h 05 min14 h 39 min

Crowds, holidays and daylight

Visitor level RegionalMediumNights booked through online platforms in Andalusia in May 2025: about 55% of the busiest month.

Public holidays in May 2027

  • 1 May Labor Day

Local (municipal) holidays are not included.

Daylight mid-month Exact14 h 05 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Mijas
La Lantejuela, Andalusia26°C699 km
Marchena, Andalusia26°C6107 km
El Rubio, Andalusia26°C690 km
Marinaleda, Andalusia26°C691 km
La Puebla de Cazalla, Andalusia26°C692 km

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

How May is changing

Town-level · ERA5-Land

May highs are 1.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is down about 15% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 0.5 to 0.9 a year on average.

Questions about Mijas in May

Is May a good time to visit Mijas?

Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 20°C with about 4 rainy days).

How warm is Mijas in May?

Average highs are 20°C and lows 12°C. April averages 17°C and June 23°C.

Does it rain much in Mijas in May?

About 4 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 22 mm in total over the month.

Is Mijas busy in May?

In May 2025, nights booked through online platforms in Andalusia were about 55% of the busiest month, which we count as medium. The figure is for the whole region and leaves out hotels.

How long are the days in Mijas in May?

About 14 h 05 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