Playa de Palma weather in May (Balearic Islands, Spain)

Curious about the May weather in Playa de Palma? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Playa de Palma, May is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 23°C. But by evening, they drop to around 16°C.

Playa de Palma in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 9 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 285 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Playa de Palma climate page with graphs.

 

Playa de Palma, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 19°C *  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 32 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Sunshine 285 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 66% *  

* Data from: Mallorca, Spain (9 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in Spain in May

Find out more about the weather in Spain in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Playa de Palma, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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