Best places to visit in May
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Where to Go in May

Mediterranean spring and Galapagos magic

7 Destinations
3 Featured

May represents the sweet spot across the Mediterranean—warm enough for beaches, before summer crowds arrive—while the Galapagos Islands offer their best blend of conditions and wildlife activity.

Top Picks for May

Featured Destinations

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
Featured
Luxury
🇪🇨

Galapagos Islands

Ecuador

Best of both seasons

22° - 28°C
low rain
Moderate

Highlights

Sea turtle hatchlingsBlue-footed booby courtshipWaved albatross arrive
wildlifephotographersfamiliesadventure
Portugal, Portugal
Mid-Range
🇵🇹

Portugal

Portugal

Jacaranda blooms and festival season

14° - 23°C
low rain
Moderate

Highlights

Jacaranda blooms in LisbonFátima pilgrimage (May 13)15-25% savings vs summer
photographersculturefoodiescouples
Greece, Greece
Mid-Range
🇬🇷

Greece

Greece

Mediterranean spring perfection

16° - 25°C
low rain
Moderate

Highlights

Perfect swimming temperatures50% shorter queues at sites20-30% hotel discounts
beachculturecouplesphotographers

More Great Options

All May Destinations

Croatia, Croatia
Mid-Range
🇭🇷

Croatia

Croatia

Adriatic awakening

15° - 24°C
low rain
Moderate

Highlights

Crystal-clear AdriaticPlitvice waterfalls peak25-35% savings vs peak
beachhikingculturecouples
Cannes, France
Luxury
🇫🇷

Cannes

France

Film festival glamour

14° - 22°C
low rain
Very High

Highlights

Cannes Film FestivalCelebrity sightingsRiviera glamour
cultureluxurynightlife

Booking tip: Book months ahead. Many events are invitation-only.

Japan, Japan
Mid-Range
🇯🇵

Japan

Japan

Golden Week and beyond

14° - 23°C
moderate rain
High

Highlights

Lush green landscapesPost-Golden Week valuePleasant temperatures
culturenaturephotographers
Bali, Indonesia
Budget
🇮🇩

Bali

Indonesia

Dry season begins

24° - 31°C
low rain
Moderate

Highlights

Dry season startsLower humidityGreat surfing conditions
beachculturecouplesbackpackers

Quick Comparison

DestinationBudgetCrowdsBest ForWeather
🇪🇨Galapagos Islands
LuxuryModeratewildlife, photographers22°-28°C
🇵🇹Portugal
Mid-RangeModeratephotographers, culture14°-23°C
🇬🇷Greece
Mid-RangeModeratebeach, culture16°-25°C
🇭🇷Croatia
Mid-RangeModeratebeach, hiking15°-24°C
🇫🇷Cannes
LuxuryVery Highculture, luxury14°-22°C
🇯🇵Japan
Mid-RangeHighculture, nature14°-23°C
🇮🇩Bali
BudgetModeratebeach, culture24°-31°C
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