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Why May scores 9.6What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort9.8
- ✓Comfortable temperatures (23°C highs / 15°C lows)
- ✓Slightly humid (dew point 14.6°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~22 mm rain)
- Air quality9.6
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~7 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline7.5
- ·Increased caution
| May | Apr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.6 Excellent | 9.5 Excellent |
| Season | 🌷 Spring | 🌷 Spring |
| High / low | 23° / 15° | 20° / 12° |
| Rain | 22 mm | 27 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 15° | dew pt 12° |
| PM2.5 | 7 µg/m³ | 8 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Ibiza Airport weather-station normals. Rainfall: Eivissa Airport weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: Labor Day (1 May)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore IbizaEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA Spanish Balearic island known worldwide for its summer club scene, but also for a UNESCO-listed old town, quiet coves and rural villages.
Club seasonDate variesUsually May to early October, with opening and closing parties
The island's famous clubs operate in summer, with big opening and closing parties.
Why go: Many clubs are closed in winter; accommodation prices peak in July and August.
Where: Major clubs around Sant Antoni and Platja d'en Bossa
Ibiza MedievalDate variesUsually May
A medieval-themed fair with market stalls, music and costumed performers in the old town.
Why go: A good event before the summer crowds arrive.
Where: Dalt Vila
Coming up later
Nit de Sant JoanEvery year23 June every year (night before 24 June)
Midsummer night celebrated with bonfires, music and fireworks.
Why go: Some towns hold their main events on the nearest weekend.
Where: Island-wide
Festes de la TerraEvery yearEarly August, culminating on 5 August
The town's patron saint festivities, with concerts, folk dancing and fireworks over the harbour.
Why go: Busy peak-season timing; book early.
Where: Ibiza Town
Dalt Vila
The walled old town of Ibiza Town, a UNESCO site with a cathedral, bastions and harbour views.
Es Vedrà viewpoint
A dramatic rocky islet off the south-west coast, best seen from the cliffs near Cala d'Hort.
💡 Popular at sunset.
Cala Comte
A west-coast beach with turquoise shallow water and sunset views.
Ses Salines Natural Park
Salt flats, dunes and beaches in the south, home to flamingos at times and protected seagrass meadows.
Las Dalias market
A long-running hippy market near Sant Carles selling crafts, clothes and jewellery.
Formentera
A smaller, flatter neighbouring island with long white beaches, reached by ferry from Ibiza Town.
Bullit de peix and arròs a banda
A fish and potato stew, followed by rice cooked in the remaining broth.
Sofrit pagès
A hearty country stew of lamb, chicken and sausages with potatoes.
Flaó
A cheesecake flavoured with mint and aniseed, made with fresh cheese.
Greixonera
A bread pudding made with leftover ensaïmada pastries.
Hierbas ibicencas
A local herbal liqueur flavoured with aniseed and island herbs.
Hierbas ibicencas
Bottles of the island's herbal liqueur.
Sal de Ibiza
Sea salt harvested from the Ses Salines salt pans.
Adlib fashion
Ibiza's flowing white cotton and lace clothing style.
💡 Boutiques in Ibiza Town and hippy markets
Espardenyes
Traditional rope-soled espadrille shoes.