Month guide · Sóller, Spain
Sóller in May: weather and what to expect
May is the first month of the year with average highs above 20°C in Sóller. The sea is still cool, around 18°C. In May, Sóller averages highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C, with about 5 rainy days and 37 mm of rain. Our rules rate it good for walking and cycling. Crowds in Balearic Islands are high.
Is May a good time to visit?
Good for
- Walking and cyclingHighs of 23°C with about 5 rainy days
Not ideal for
Nothing stands out as a weaker fit.
Daily highs through May
Town-level · ERA5-Land 1991-2020Highs climb about 5°C over the month. A day above 30°C happens in roughly 1 May in 5.
May in detail
Town-level · 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 Sóller |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 360 km |
| Callosa de Segura, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 360 km |
| Redován, Valencian Community | 26°C | 4 | 363 km |
| Albatera, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 357 km |
| Granja de Rocamora, Valencian Community | 26°C | 5 | 360 km |
The nearest towns with a warmer May. Distances are in a straight line.
How May is changing
Town-level · 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 8.1 to 8.7 a year on average.
Questions about Sóller in May
Is May a good time to visit Sóller?
Our rules rate May good for walking and cycling (highs of 23°C with about 5 rainy days).
How warm is Sóller in May?
Average highs are 23°C and lows 16°C. April averages 19°C and June 27°C.
Does it rain much in Sóller in May?
About 5 days have at least 1 mm of rain, with 37 mm in total over the month.
Is Sóller 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 Sóller 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