The summer season and the first really warm beach days begin in May, with beautiful clear, sunny days and temperatures in the mid-twenties. Between the months of June and September, there is very little rain fall. In August and September the temperature rises to over 30 degrees Celsius.
Mid-season: for many, the best time to visit IbizaAnd also when the temperatures start to drop, making it easier to enjoy land-based sporting activities. The months of April, May, September (second fortnight) and October make up the middle season, the best months to visit Ibiza if you are looking for the Ibiza of old.
May is one of the most popular months of the entire season in Ibiza as this is when all venues on the island, both daytime and night time, will open their doors at least in some capacity.
MAY IN IBIZAAt the start of the month things are still quite chilled with the weather warming up and flight prices super affordable. Average daily temperatures are around 16.5°C rising to 22°C by late May so you can certainly expect to return home with a tan your friends will be envious of.
Mid-May is when the super-club opening parties start in earnest. With the season now running that bit longer, the Ibiza Spotlight Party Calendar is even more indispensable. You'll notice that the resorts are alive, from San Antonio's Sunset Strip to Ibiza Town's harbour area to Santa Eulalia's seafront promenade.
If you're visiting Ibiza in April, May and June, don't forget to pack cool clothes for the day, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat, swimwear, trainers, flip-flops and a cardi or jacket for the evenings.
Balearic Islands weather MayIf you want to visit the islands away from the busier crowds of summer, May is a great month to choose. The average temperature in Menorca, Majorca and Ibiza is 18ºC in May, with Majorca reaching the warmest average high of 23ºC.
During winter and early spring, risk of dengue in Spain is low as mosquitoes are less active. The risk is highest in the months of May to November. There is no vaccine against dengue licensed in the UK.
What are the hottest places in Europe in May? The hottest city in Europe in May is Seville (27°C) in southern Spain, followed by Antalya (26°C) in southern Turkey. The islands of Crete, Malta and Cyprus will also feel hot at 24°C, along with Valencia and the Costa de la Luz (24°C) in Spain.
However, let's look at the peak Closing Parties dates. Of the 56 confirmed Closing Parties so far in 2023, the first takes place on the 25th August (Calvin Harris), and the last is the 28th October (TRIP at Club Chinois). That's a pretty wide timespan so make sure you plan ahead!
There are really a lot of things to do in Ibiza! Yes, you should explore the island during the off season (from September to April), when the clubbing season ends, to see what Ibiza offers outside parties and why it is still absolutely worth visiting.