Month guide · Mojácar, Spain

Mojácar in May: weather and what to expect

May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Mojácar. The sea is still cool, around 18°C. In May, Mojácar averages highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C, with about 3 rainy days and 18 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-level22°CLow 15°C
Sea temperature Modelled18°COpen sea nearby, average for the month
Rainy days Town-level318 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 22°C with about 3 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. Nights below 10°C in about 1 in 4.

May in detail

Town-level · ERA5-Land
MeasureAprilMayJune
Average high19°C22°C26°C
Average low12°C15°C18°C
Rainy days (at least 1 mm)531
Total rainfall25 mm18 mm8 mm
Daylight (mid-month)13 h 07 min14 h 08 min14 h 42 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 08 minSunrise to sunset, calculated from the town's coordinates.
PlaceHighRain daysFrom Mojácar
Gádor, Andalusia26°C561 km
Alcantarilla, Murcia26°C4108 km
Las Torres de Cotillas, Murcia26°C4112 km
Albudeite, Murcia26°C5107 km
Campos del Río, Murcia26°C5109 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 0.6°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is up about 50% (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 4.3 to 6.1 a year on average.

Questions about Mojácar in May

Is May a good time to visit Mojácar?

Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 22°C with about 3 rainy days).

How warm is Mojácar in May?

Average highs are 22°C and lows 15°C. April averages 19°C and June 26°C.

Does it rain much in Mojácar in May?

About 3 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 18 mm in total over the month.

Is Mojácar 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 Mojácar in May?

About 14 h 08 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