The weather is different around Majorca due to the island being quite mountainous. The south's usually a bit warmer and drier than the north because of north westerly winds, which the mountains block. You'll be kept cool by the local embat wind on the coast, which is welcome in May as things get hotter.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The average high temperature in Majorca during May is 23ºC, so you'll be spending lots of time sunning yourself at the beach or by the pool. Have some fun at the shops picking out your new swimwear, but make sure you leave some space in your suitcase for some warmer clothes, as things can get quite cool at night.
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.
“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.
There's variation between north and south, too: Palma and the south is typically a couple of degrees warmer than the northern resorts of Port de Pollensa and Port d'Alcúdia.
Set on the north coast of Mallorca, in the bay of Pollensa, is one of the island's most beautiful towns: Puerto de Pollensa (also known as Port de Pollença, or Port de Pollenca). This tranquil destination is still lively without being excessive, and makes it a good resort town to stay in Mallorca for families.
The most exclusive location on the island, now fairly densely populated with homes of the world's rich and famous, is undoubtedly Dei?. On the west coast of Mallorca, this scenic town has long been popular with artists since the 1950s.
The southeast regions (Palma, Magaluf, El Arenal) are generally warmer and drier than the mountainous northwest and in the coastal towns you can bask in around 300 days of sunshine per year.
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.