Month guide · Palma, Spain
Palma in May: weather and what to expect
In May, Palma averages highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C, with about 5 rainy days and 34 mm of rain. Highs are 4°C warmer than in April and 4°C cooler than in June. Crowds in Balearic Islands are high. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
No verdicts for Palma in May yet. They only use climate values that are precise enough to judge with.
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Regional · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 5°C over the month.
May in detail
Regional · ERA5-LandCrowds, holidays and daylight
Public holidays in May 2027
- 1 May Labor Day
Local (municipal) holidays are not included.
Warmer in May
Where is warm in May →| Place | High | Rain days | From Palma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 345 km |
| Callosa de Segura, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 345 km |
| Jacarilla, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 348 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 342 km |
| Granja de Rocamora, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 345 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Regional · ERA5-LandMay highs are 0.4°C warmer than in 1991-2000, and May rainfall is about the same (2016-2025 against 1991-2000). Days above 25°C in May went from 6.4 to 7.5 a year on average.
Questions about Palma in May
How warm is Palma in May?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 16°C. April averages 19°C and June 27°C. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Does it rain much in Palma in May?
About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 34 mm in total over the month. These are regional figures for the wider area.
Is Palma 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 Palma in May?
About 14 h 19 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