Updated 16 Sep 2026 · recomputed nightly
Is May 2027 a good month to visit Palma de Mallorca?
Lively — the typical May day in Palma de Mallorca is busier than 69% of its year.
If you are coming for something that only happens in May, that is the trade. If not, January is quieter.
Calm · Lively · Busy · Packed rank a day against Palma de Mallorca's own year — not a headcount.
May 2027 is a shoulder month in Palma de Mallorca: warm and showery, around 24°C / 76°F with rain on about 8 days, Lively on 12 of 31 days — 19 days run Busy or Packed.
Yes. The typical May day in Palma de Mallorca is Lively, and 19 of the 31 days in our window run Busy or Packed, so most days feel crowded. Expect around 24 °C by day, with rain on about 8 days. The crowd comes with the school holidays in Germany, France and the Netherlands. Cruise ships call on 29 of the 31 days, 5 at once on Friday 28 May. Late May is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 61%, against 74% in early May. The crush is at the cathedral quarter on cruise mornings; the quiet is at Bellver's pinewood. The calmest day is Thursday 13 May, the busiest Saturday 1 May.
In short, a solid middle-ground pick.
Among the 12 months we forecast for Palma de Mallorca, May ranks 5th for crowd pressure. Its heaviest day is Sat 1 May, busier than 95% of the year; its lightest is Thu 13 May at 49%.
Preparing pays off in a month like this: timed-entry tickets and pre-booked tours turn the queue time into sightseeing time. see the options →
Nothing extreme to plan around — rain on 8 of 31 days.
The one thing you wear all day, every day of the trip.
See walking shoes →
A folding one lives in the day bag and weighs nothing.
See umbrellas →
How busy is Palma de Mallorca in May?
The busiest days are Saturdays — the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th — the weekend peak. Away from those, most days sit Lively. The calmest stretch is the 25th–27th.
Ships call on 29 of 31 days, a typical call day carrying at least 5,994 guests between them — real, but a secondary part of the crowd here; the season moves the needle more.
The month is not one thing: its lightest day sits at 49% of the year and its heaviest at 95%, so where you land inside it matters. All five Saturdays run Packed. Daylight runs about 14 hours.
Either side of it, April is far calmer and June is busier still.
The calmest days are the 13th, 16th and 26th — aim for those if your dates can flex.
Sat 01 May Packed busier than 95% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 22:00–?
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 1 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,474 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; Netherlands school holidays; Sweden public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Fri 30 Apr (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-01 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 02 May Lively busier than 59% of days here · ⚓3 · Netherlands school holidays
- AIDAperla — guest capacity 3,286
- LAustral — guest capacity 224 12:00–18:00
- MSC Explora 1 — guest capacity 922 09:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 2 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,432 guests at double occupancy. Why: Netherlands school holidays; France school holidays; Spain public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-02 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 03 May Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓5 · UK public holiday
- AIDAperla — guest capacity 3,286 22:00–?
- Emerald Sakara — guest capacity 100
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
- Norwegian Epic — guest capacity 4,244 07:00–17:00
- Scenic Eclipse 2 — guest capacity 228
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 3 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,392 guests at double occupancy. Why: UK public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 2 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-03 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 04 May Busy busier than 67% of days here · ⚓3
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
- Ritz Carlton Evrima — guest capacity 214 08:00–22:00
- Sun Princess — guest capacity 4,300 07:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 4 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,328 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 2 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-04 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 05 May Busy busier than 75% of days here · ⚓1 · Netherlands public holiday
- Vasco da Gama Nicko — guest capacity 1,260 07:00–19:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 5 May 2027 is forecast Busy. Why: Netherlands public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,260 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–19:00. Nearest calmer day: Sun 2 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-05 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 06 May Busy busier than 73% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany public holiday
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 08:00–18:00
- Norwegian Prima — guest capacity 3,215 07:00–17:00
- VidantaWorld Elegant — guest capacity 298 08:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 6 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,773 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–18:00. Why: Germany public holiday; Netherlands public holiday; Sweden public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 9 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-06 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 07 May Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240 09:00–21:00
- Mein Schiff 4 — guest capacity 2,506 04:00–02:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 7 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,746 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 6 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-07 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 08 May Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 14:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 8 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: Germany school holidays; France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 9 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-08 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 09 May Lively busier than 56% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 08:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 9 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-09 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 10 May Busy busier than 74% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–21:00
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 10 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 8,506 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Sun 9 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-10 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 11 May Busy busier than 71% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 11 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,348 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 12 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-11 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 12 May Lively busier than 62% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAperla — guest capacity 3,286 05:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 12 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-12 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 13 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 13 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-13 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 14 May Busy busier than 69% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240 09:00–21:00
- Seven Seas Grandeur — guest capacity 754 08:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 14 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,994 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Thu 13 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-14 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 15 May Packed busier than 87% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 15 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,230 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Fri 14 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-15 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 16 May Lively busier than 50% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany public holiday
- ms Europa — guest capacity 408 12:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 16 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: Germany public holiday; Netherlands public holiday; Sweden public holiday. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 408 guests at double occupancy. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-16 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 17 May Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
- ms Europa — guest capacity 408 20:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 17 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 6,018 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; Netherlands public holiday; France public holiday. Nearest calmer day: Sun 16 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-17 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 18 May Busy busier than 65% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Xcel — guest capacity 3,260 07:00–17:00
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 18 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 5,074 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany and France. Nearest calmer day: Wed 19 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-18 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 19 May Lively busier than 54% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- Celebrity Equinox — guest capacity 2,852 08:00–18:00
- Silver Ray — guest capacity 556 08:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 19 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 3,408 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–18:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-19 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 20 May Busy busier than 77% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 03:00–02:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 20 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,890 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 03:00–02:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 19 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-20 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 21 May Busy busier than 83% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany school holidays
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240 09:00–21:00
- Mein Schiff 1 — guest capacity 2,534 04:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 21 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 7,774 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 04:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Wed 19 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-21 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 22 May Packed busier than 92% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 22 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 9,570 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Fri 21 May (Busy). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-22 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 23 May Lively busier than 51% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Disney Wish — guest capacity 2,476 08:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 23 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 2,476 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–17:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-23 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 24 May Busy busier than 81% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
- Norwegian Dawn — guest capacity 2,340 07:00–21:00
- Norwegian Prima — guest capacity 3,215 13:00–21:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 24 May 2027 is forecast Busy. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 11,165 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–21:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 23 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-24 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Tue 25 May Lively busier than 53% of days here · ⚓1 · Germany school holidays
- Marella Voyager — guest capacity 1,814 06:00–22:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Tue 25 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 1,814 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 06:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-25 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Wed 26 May Lively busier than 49% of days here · Germany school holidays
Record Palma de Mallorca on Wed 26 May 2027 is forecast Lively. Why: school holidays in Germany. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-26 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Thu 27 May Lively busier than 60% of days here · ⚓2 · Germany public holiday
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890
- Viking Jupiter — guest capacity 930
Record Palma de Mallorca on Thu 27 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 2 cruise ships scheduled, at least 4,820 guests at double occupancy. Why: Germany public holiday; Spain public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-27 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Fri 28 May Packed busier than 91% of days here · ⚓5 · Germany school holidays
- Costa Serena — guest capacity 3,014 08:00–16:00
- Douglas Mawson — guest capacity 154
- MSC World Europa — guest capacity 5,240 09:00–21:00
- Marella Explorer 2 — guest capacity 1,814 08:00–17:00
- Mein Schiff Flow — guest capacity 3,890 22:00–?
Record Palma de Mallorca on Fri 28 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 5 cruise ships scheduled, at least 14,112 guests at double occupancy. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Thu 27 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-28 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sat 29 May Packed busier than 90% of days here · ⚓3 · Germany school holidays
- AIDAcosma — guest capacity 5,400 05:00–22:00
- Marella Discovery — guest capacity 1,830 06:00–22:00
- Resilient Lady — guest capacity 2,770 12:00–18:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sat 29 May 2027 is forecast Packed. 3 cruise ships scheduled, at least 10,000 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 05:00–22:00. Why: school holidays in Germany. Nearest calmer day: Sun 30 May (Lively). Ship-by-ship detail for the day, the year at a glance, and what's worth booking ahead: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-29 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Sun 30 May Lively busier than 57% of days here · ⚓1 · Spain public holiday
- Explorer Of The Seas — guest capacity 3,286 07:00–17:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Sun 30 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 3,286 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 07:00–17:00. Why: Spain public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-30 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Mon 31 May Lively busier than 61% of days here · ⚓1 · UK public holiday
- Legend Of The Seas — guest capacity 5,610 08:00–16:00
Record Palma de Mallorca on Mon 31 May 2027 is forecast Lively. 1 cruise ship scheduled, at least 5,610 guests at double occupancy; ships in port 08:00–16:00. Why: UK public holiday; Spain public holiday. The day in full, the year at a glance, and how this day compares: https://avoid-crowds.com/palma-de-mallorca/#d-2027-05-31 (Avoid-Crowds, as of 16 Sep 2026; recomputed nightly.)
Which week of May is quietest in Palma de Mallorca?
Late May is the month's quietest stretch in Palma de Mallorca — the typical day at 61%, against 74% in early May.
Can't move the dates? How to avoid the worst crowds
- Need flexibility? The 25th–27th is the month's calmest stretch — the easiest window to move around in.
- On the busy days, the walk-up queues for the big sights are the biggest time-sink — a timed-entry ticket skips them, which is where a busy month is won or lost.
Travelling on a busy day?
Timed-entry and skip-the-line tickets turn queue time into sightseeing time — sort them before you fly.
May weather in Palma de Mallorca
Comfortably warm — around 24°C / 76°F, easy shirtsleeve weather, with rain on about 8 days, so keep a layer handy. The days are long too — close to 14 hours of light — so the evenings stay open for walking once the heat drops.
Worth booking the marquee sights ahead for the busy days, but you can keep the rest of the trip flexible.
More about Palma de Mallorca in May
Based on: Spain's public holidays · school vacations across France, Germany and the Netherlands · the season pattern from official overnight stays · five years of weather records (2019–2023) · confirmed event dates · the published cruise schedule
Every figure is recomputed nightly from real cruise schedules, public and school holidays, and long-run climate normals. Gaps are shown, not filled.
