Air
22.7°Caverage high · low 14.6 °C
Plate V · Spring
Ibiza in May: weather and things to do
Month of Eivissa Medieval on the walls of Dalt Vila, with 272 hours of sun and a still-cool sea (18.1 °C).
- Air
- 22.7°/ 14.6°
- Sea
- 18.1°
- Rain
- 3.2 rainy days
May in four instruments
Sea
Fresh: quick dips18.1°Caverage water temperature
Rain
3.2days with rain (≥ 1 mm) · 27 mm a month
Sun
8.8hhours of sunshine a day · 61 % 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 22.7 °C: comfortable for walking, cycling and village visits at any time of day.
It gets dark around 20:59: plenty of light left for coastal sunsets.
Of the 43 experiences with a published season, 1 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
42 experiences in the directory run in May, according to the season each operator publishes.
- Beaches & sea 16
- Caves 2
- Nature & hiking 3
- Parks & leisure 3
- Culture & heritage 5
- Tours & day trips 3
- Food & wine 3
- Adventure & sport 6
- Wellness 1
Can Marçà Cave
Cave in the cliff at Port de Sant Miquel with a guided visit of about 40 minutes and a light-and-water show.
Not rated yet
Cap Blanc Aquarium (sea cave)
Aquarium inside a sea cave near Cala Gració, with about 50 local species and recovering turtles.
Catamaran to Formentera from Figueretas with lunch and paddle boards
Daily 9:15 departure from Figueretas: a stop at s'Espalmador, time at Ses Illetes and arrival in La Savina, with lunch and drinks included.
According to Google, open only on Tuesdays and Saturdays
Catamaran to Formentera with breakfast and open bar from Platja d'en Bossa
Five-hour trip from Platja d'en Bossa with a buffet breakfast, open bar, paella and stops at s'Espalmador and Ses Illetes.
Es Vedrà viewpoints hike
Weekly guided outing of about 3 hours to the viewpoints over Es Vedrà, groups of 5 to 10.
Not rated yet
Go-karting in Sant Antoni
8-minute kart sessions for adults and children (from age 5), also at night in summer.
Closed on Wednesdays according to Google
Guided buggy tour
Guided 2.5-hour buggy ride on tracks and coast from Platja d'en Bossa.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Guided coasteering at Pou des Lleó
Cliff jumping, rock scrambling and swimming along the coast on a 2.5-hour outing with equipment included.
Hike and swim to Atlantis (Sa Pedrera de Cala d'Hort)
Sunday morning outing to the old Cala d'Hort quarry, with a swim and views of Es Vedrà.
Not rated yet
Also in season in May
Beaches & sea
- Sunset sea kayaking in Portinatx
- Aquabus passenger boat to Formentera from Playa d'en Bossa and Figueretas
- Beach cruise around the bay of Sant Antoni (6 hours)
- Cap Blanc and Cala Salada by glass-bottom boat (day trip)
- Es Vedrà at sunset by catamaran
- Es Vedrà by catamaran with a swim stop (morning)
- Glass-bottom boat to the Cap Blanc natural aquarium
- Kayak and snorkel among caves and the Tagomago marine reserve
- Kayaking to the sea caves of Cala Codolar with snorkelling
- Big SUP: giant paddle board for groups and families at Es Figueral
- Dives at Punta Prima, Es Banc and the Formentera coast
- Full-moon night kayaking at Es Figueral
- Introductory dive and snorkel trips on Formentera
- Sunset kayaking from Cala d'Hort to Atlantis with views of Es Vedrà
Nature & hiking
Parks & leisure
Culture & heritage
Tours & day trips
Food & wine
Adventure & sport
Out of season in May (1)
According to their published season, these don’t run this month:
Season not confirmed (67)
We don’t know whether these run in May: confirm the season with the operator before planning.
Beaches & sea
- Catamaran beach hopping with snorkelling, paddle boarding and lunch (6 hours)
- Catamaran to Cala Salada with snorkelling (7 hours)
- Round-trip ferry to Formentera from Figueretas
- Round-trip ferry to Formentera from Platja d'en Bossa
- Catamaran to Cala Saona or Llevant with aperitif and swim stops
- Adults-only catamaran to Formentera with open bar
- Catamaran party cruise along the Ibiza coast with open bar and DJ
- Private sunset catamaran to Atlantis and Es Vedrà from Cala Jondal
- Private full-day catamaran to Formentera with snorkelling
- Private full-day catamaran to Cala Bassa and the Café del Mar area
- Private sunset boat trip around the Formentera coast with snorkelling
- Private boat trip to s'Espalmador and Illetes from La Savina
- Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador
- Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Salines and Atlantis
- Group boat to s'Espalmador and Ses Illetes with snorkelling and paddle boards (4 hours)
- Private boat from Ibiza Town to Formentera with swims (6 hours)
- Sunset boat trip along the coves and caves of Sant Antoni's coast
- Private sunset boat along the Ibiza coast from Sant Antoni
- Full-day trip to Es Vedrà and Formentera with paella and sunset (12 hours)
- 4-hour sailing trip with paddle boards, snorkelling and open bar
- Private full-day sailboat with open bar, paddle boards and snorkelling
- Boat trip with paddle boarding, snorkelling and BBQ (7 hours)
- Skippered boat hire for up to 7 people from Sant Antoni
- Luxury skippered boat hire for up to 12 people from Sant Antoni
- Introductory scuba dive on the west coast with Orcasub
- Dives in the Es Vedrà reserves and surroundings
- Boat diving from Marina Botafoch with a PADI 5 Star centre
- Diving and introductory dives in Santa Eulària with Divestar Ibiza
- Skippered boat hire from La Savina (up to 7, 9 or 11 people)
- Boat rental in La Savina (up to 6 or 12 people)
- Snorkelling at Cala del Moro and s'Espalmador from Formentera
- Guided jet ski tour from Cala Bassa to Atlantis
- Full-day catamaran to Cala Saona and Formentera with paella on board
- Private Lagoon catamaran charter to s'Espalmador and Formentera (7 hours)
Nature & hiking
- Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast
- Xarraca Adventure: caves and coves of the north-west
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves
- Ibizan herbs walk with workshop
- Night sky walk and stargazing
- E-bike in the north: Northern Highlights and Atzaró Valley
- Private Es Vedrà hike with meditation
- BiBo Park: botanical garden, biotech and planetarium
- Astro-tourism nights at BiBo Park
- Private visit to Ibiza Horse Valley sanctuary
Culture & heritage
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.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
Festival Public holiday
-
Fair
Eivissa Medieval fair
The walls of Dalt Vila, extending to Vara de Rey and Plaça del Parc, fill with craft and food stalls, music and medieval-themed shows from 10 am to 10 pm. In 2026 the opening was delayed by a day because of forecast rain.
- When
- May; the dates are announced each year (2026: 7–10 May)
- Where
- Eivissa (walls of Dalt Vila) · Dalt Vila
FAQ
Questions about Ibiza in May
What’s the weather like in Ibiza in May?
In Eivissa the average high is 22.7 °C and the low 14.6 °C, with about 8.8 hours of sunshine a day and 3.2 rainy days in the month (AEMET).
Can you swim in Ibiza 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 Ibiza in May?
Eivissa Medieval fair (Eivissa (walls of Dalt Vila)).
What time does it get dark in Ibiza in May?
Mid-month the sun rises around 06:41 and sets around 20:59: about 14.3 hours of daylight.