Is it warm enough to swim in Majorca in May?

May is a great time to start swimming in the sea in Mallorca. Most locals do not swim in the sea at this time because the water temperature is not yet comfortable for them. For this reason, the beaches are accessible, and the water is calm and crystal clear.



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There are plenty of great places to visit in Mallorca during May. As the temperatures are not yet too hot, this is the perfect time to explore this extraordinary island in the heart of Europe. Tourists are plentiful but less numerous than during the summer months. All the restaurants and entertainment venues are open.

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If you're the wild swimming type, swimming all year round in Mallorca's not difficult. You just jump in the sea. But, although the Med often looks gorgeous in winter, a dip in the ocean might be exhilarating and life-affirming but relaxing it ain't.

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There is nothing to worry about when swimming in Mallorca's cristaline Mediterranean waters.

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Areas to avoid If you're after something more relaxed, do stay away from Magaluf and Palma Nova as these places are where you'll find a lot of the 18-30's groups, along with English-style pubs, a big drinking culture and all-night parties. They are also jam-packed during the peak tourism months of July and August.

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The sun in Spring shines brightly in Mallorca so bring sunglasses and a hat.
  • A swimsuit. The later your arrival in Spring the more chance you will have for a sea swim. ...
  • A light jacket, warm fleece or gilet. Spring in Mallorca still means a light jacket or fleece for the evenings. ...
  • Covered shoes/ trainers.


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Sunshine and rainfall There is a 59% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 41% chance of seeing some clouds, with on average 3mm of rainfall this month.

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You can and should sunbathe in Mallorca in May. While some may have questions about water temperature, no one will disagree about relaxing on the beach. Mallorca's beaches are just getting started in May.

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There's differences in climate across the island because of the mountains, which attract rain and clouds leaving the coast sunny and dry. North westerly winds mean the southeast is usually a bit warmer and drier than other parts of Majorca.

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August is the hottest month in Majorca with an average temperature of 25°C (76°F) and the coldest is January at 10°C (50°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 13 in July. The wettest month is October with an average of 69mm of rain.

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“Mallorca” is the Spanish spelling of the island, while “Majorca” is the most popular spelling in English, as well as other languages and countries. Officially, the name of the island is Mallorca, which is technically the correct spelling.

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The average high temperature in Majorca during April is 19?C, which is warm enough to spend long days at the beach or sunbathing by the pool. You'll want to bring some warmer clothes for the evenings as things averagely cool to 9?C at night.

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Located in the South East of the island, Calo d'es Moro is home to some of the clearest blue water to be found in the world. Bordered on either side by steep cliffs full of greenery and caves, the combination of colours is truly stunning.

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Domestic and hotel tap water supplies in Mallorca are safe to drink but, because the sources of water are usually in concentrations of limestone, the water is inclined to be hard, and may have a mineral taste. It may also be quite heavily chlorinated in some areas.

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