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Mallorca in May: weather and things to do

Long, warm days, Es Firó in Sóller and a sea that is still bracing.

Mallorca this month: November →

Air
23.7°/ 11.3°
Sea
18.1°
Rain
3.8 rainy days
00061218 06:3520:56 14.4 hours of daylight
Sunrise 06:35Sunset 20:56

May in four instruments

Air

23.7°Caverage high · low 11.3 °C

Sea

Fresh: quick dips

18.1°Caverage water temperature

Rain

3.8days with rain (≥ 1 mm) · 32 mm a month

Sun

9.1hhours of sunshine a day · 63 % of daylight hours

May

Tips for May

  • The water is 18.1 °C: a quick dip for the brave; for kayaking or snorkelling, wear a wetsuit.

  • Highs of 23.7 °C: comfortable for walking, cycling and village visits at any time of day.

  • It gets dark around 20:56: plenty of light left for coastal sunsets.

  • Of the 210 experiences with a published season, 7 don’t run in May: see which ones below.

  • Public holidays this month: 1 May (Labour Day). Banks, offices and many shops close.

Experiences

In season in May

203 experiences in the directory run in May, according to the season each operator publishes.

Coves de Campanet

Campanet Caves visit

Caves in the island's northern interior with stalactite chambers, a route of about 40 minutes and gardens with a restaurant.

  • from €17
  • 45 min–1 h
  • Raiguer & the inland villages
4.5 · 3,480 Google

Also in season in May

Beaches & sea

Nature & hiking

Culture & heritage

Tours & day trips

Food & wine

Adventure & sport

Out of season in May (7)

According to their published season, these don’t run this month:

Season not confirmed (330)

We don’t know whether these run in May: confirm the season with the operator before planning.

Beaches & sea

Culture & heritage

Tours & day trips

Food & wine

Adventure & sport

When · 2027

Festivals and holidays in May 2027

Dates checked against official sources or local press. Programmes change every year: confirm before you go.

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Festival Public holiday

Where they take place
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  1. Tradition

    Es Firó in Sóller (Moors and Christians)

    A theatrical battle between Moorish raiders and townspeople recalls the 1561 pirate attack, moving from the beach and port to Sóller's centre with bells, gunpowder and a party into the night.

    When
    The Monday after the second Sunday in May (events start the Thursday before) · In 2027: Monday 10 May
    Where
    Sóller and Port de Sóller · Sóller

  2. Religious

    Corpus Christi in Palma

    A procession leaves the Cathedral with the 16th-century great monstrance, shown only on this day, joined by cossiers, cavallets, drummers and brotherhoods through the old town.

    When
    In Palma, the Sunday after the Corpus Christi Thursday (60 days after Easter) · In 2027: Sunday 30 May
    Where
    Palma (Cathedral) · Palma

FAQ

Questions about Mallorca in May

What’s the weather like in Mallorca in May?

In Palma the average high is 23.7 °C and the low 11.3 °C, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day and 3.8 rainy days in the month (AEMET).

Can you swim in Mallorca in May?

The water is 18.1 °C: a quick dip for the brave; for kayaking or snorkelling, wear a wetsuit.

What festivals are there in Mallorca in May?

Es Firó in Sóller (Moors and Christians) (Sóller and Port de Sóller) and Corpus Christi in Palma (Palma (Cathedral)).

What time does it get dark in Mallorca in May?

Mid-month the sun rises around 06:35 and sets around 20:56: about 14.4 hours of daylight.