Honeymoon in May: Best Destinations for 2026
May is one of the more complex months for honeymoon planning — it sits at the edge of multiple seasonal shifts simultaneously. Europe is excellent: the Mediterranean has warmed up but not yet reached peak summer crowding, making May one of the best months for Greece, Italy, and Croatia. Southeast Asia sees the first rains returning to Thailand and Bali, though early in the month conditions can still be good. The Maldives remains largely above water, with beautiful skies. The Caribbean warms and the hurricane season looms ahead from June, making May the last clean window for some islands. Overall, Europe and the Indian Ocean offer the most reliable honeymoon windows this month.
Top picks for May
17 of our tracked destinations rate May among their best months.
Italy, Europe
$7,500 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Sep, Oct
Indonesia, Southeast Asia
$4,400 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
French Polynesia, Pacific
$15,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Fiji, Pacific
$7,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
France, Europe
$8,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Greece, Europe
$5,500 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
United States, Pacific
$8,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Italy, Europe
$7,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Greece, Europe
$7,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Portugal, Europe
$4,500 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Greece, Europe
$6,500 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Saint Lucia, Caribbean
$7,000 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Italy, Europe
$7,500 mid-range / 7 nights
Best months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct
Cost snapshot — top picks in May
Mid-range budget, 7 nights, couple. Lodging + on-the-ground spend; flights separate.
| Destination | Region | Mid-range (7 nights) |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | Indonesia | $4,400 |
| Portugal | Portugal | $4,500 |
| Sicily | Italy | $5,000 |
| Greece | Greece | $5,500 |
| Spain | Spain | $5,500 |
Figures are indicative mid-range estimates per couple for 7 nights (lodging + daily spend). Prices vary by booking timing, room tier, and season timing within the month.
Skip in May
These destinations have May in their avoid window — typically due to wet season, cyclone risk, or other seasonal factors that work against a honeymoon.
Also worth considering
These destinations don't specifically flag May as a peak or avoid month — conditions vary; check the when-to-go page for each.
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