It's pretty mild at this time of year, but it's a good idea to bring along a jumper or light jacket for the evenings. The average daily maximum is 26 C and the average daily minimum is 14 C.
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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.
An average ten hours of sunshine a day mean you'll be basking in warmth if you visit Mallorca in June. Sunrise is at 06:24 hrs in the middle of the month, and the sun sets at 21:18 hrs.
Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so visitors should pack light and cool clothing. The average daily maximum is 32 C and the average daily minimum is 14 C.
If you're looking for a beach holiday, the Costa del Sol and the Costa de la Luz are the hottest places to stay in Spain in May. Malaga will be around 25ºC with Marbella around 24ºC, each with 9-10 hours of daily sunshine.
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.
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.
The southeast part of the island is definitely warmer than the northwest, but whichever part of the island lucky visitors choose to spend their holiday, sun is always guaranteed.
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.
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.
Areas to avoidIf 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.
Down here in the Algarve (the southern end of Portugal) average temperatures in mid June are in the high 70's F rising to low 80's in mid July. Much of Spain, especially inland, is hotter. So if that's too hot for you stick to the more northern semi-mountainous areas.
Costa del Sol, whenever you chooseDo you know one of the many virtues of the coastline in Andalusia? Its warm climate when the rest of Spain is a lot colder. Over 320 days of sunshine a year and about 160 kilometres of coastline. Yes we're talking about the Costa del Sol.
La Palma (Canary Islands)The greenest and most mountainous of the Canary Islands is cooler on average than the other islands in Spain's Atlantic archipelago, with average summer temperatures on the coast staying below 28C.