Mallorca · Month comparison

May vs July

May ranks #2 overall vs July at #4. The perfect Mallorca month — warm sea, uncrowded coves and the island at its most beautiful

Sa Calobra turquoise cove Mallorca in warm May sunshine

May

#2 of 12 months

Best match

The perfect Mallorca month — warm sea, uncrowded coves and the island at its most beautiful

  • ↑Warm 22–26°C with a 21°C sea — swimming genuinely pleasant, coves mostly uncrowded
  • ↑Formentor Beach and Sa Calobra accessible without summer traffic restrictions
Mallorca packed beach resort with turquoise water and parasols in July

July

#4 of 12 months

Best match

Peak Mallorca — blazing sun, packed beaches and maximum resort prices

  • ↑Perfect 29–33°C with warm sea — every beach and pool at its best
  • ↑Mallorca Jazz Festival (Pollença) and countless summer evening concerts in historic settings
FactorMayJuly
Weather score
9
9
Value score
6
3
Crowd score
6
9
Events score
5
5
Atmosphere
8
7
Avg high temp23°C31°C
Monthly rain29mm8mm
Daily sunshine10.5hrs13hrs

May trade-offs

  • ↓Prices climbing as season builds; booking ahead now necessary for coastal accommodation
  • ↓Some beach clubs still in soft-open mode; fewer sunlounger options than summer

July trade-offs

  • ↓Mallorca's most crowded month — popular beaches packed, roads congested, airport chaotic
  • ↓Villa and hotel prices at annual peak; last-minute availability essentially zero
See all 12 months for Mallorca →May in detail →July in detail →
Scores compare months within Mallorca. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →