Winter
Dec → Feb15 to 17°
nights 9 to 10°
- 6 rainy days · 39 mm
- 8.3 h of sun
- sea 16°
When is the best time to visit Mallorca?
- Jan15°not recommended
- Feb16°not recommended
- Mar17°not recommended
- Apr20°fair
- May24°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul32°fair
- Aug32°fair
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct24°recommended
- Nov19°fair
- Dec17°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Mallorca, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15° | 9° | 8.2 h | 45 mm | 6 d | 15° | |
| February | 16° | 9° | 8.8 h | 46 mm | 6 d | 15° | |
| March | 17° | 10° | 10.1 h | 44 mm | 8 d | 15° | |
| April | 20° | 12° | 11 h | 51 mm | 7 d | 17° | |
| May | 24° | 16° | 12.4 h | 40 mm | 7 d | 20° | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 20° | 13.3 h | 30 mm | 5 d | 23° | ✓ |
| July | 32° | 23° | 13.8 h | 7 mm | 2 d | 27° | |
| August | 32° | 23° | 12.6 h | 22 mm | 4 d | 28° | |
| September | 28° | 20° | 10.6 h | 68 mm | 10 d | 26° | ✓ |
| October | 24° | 17° | 9.6 h | 64 mm | 9 d | 24° | ✓ |
| November | 19° | 13° | 7.8 h | 59 mm | 9 d | 20° | |
| December | 17° | 10° | 8 h | 27 mm | 6 d | 17° |
The four seasons in Mallorca, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Palma Cathedral) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May17 to 24°
nights 10 to 16°
- 7 rainy days · 45 mm
- 11.2 h of sun
- sea 17°
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 32°
nights 20 to 23°
- 4 rainy days · 20 mm
- 13.2 h of sun
- sea 26°
Autumn
Sep → Nov19 to 28°
nights 13 to 20°
- 9 rainy days · 64 mm
- 9.3 h of sun
- sea 23°
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Mallorca, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h57 of daylight, in December 9h23, a difference of 5h34.
9h40Jan
10h39Feb
11h50Mar
13h12Apr
14h20May
14h57Jun
14h42Jul
13h43Aug
12h23Sep
11h05Oct
9h56Nov
9h23Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Palma Cathedral" (39.57°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Mallorca, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Diving & snorkelling | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
EventsSant AntoniJanuarySant SebastiàJanuaryHoly WeekMarch to AprilEs Firó de SóllerMayDetails ↓
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- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December
- Beach & swimming: June, July, August, September, October
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- Diving & snorkelling: July, August, September
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Mallorca, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- JanuarySant Antoni
Bonfires and demons armed with firecrackers run through the streets of Sa Pobla, Artà and Manacor, in mid-January.
- JanuarySant Sebastià
Palma fires up barbecues and concert stages on its squares over several evenings, in the second half of January.
- March to AprilHoly Week
Palma's confraternities process with candles in hand and capirotes on their heads, in the week before Easter.
- MayEs Firó de Sóller
Sóller re-enacts the 1561 pirate landing at its port, Moors against Christians, on a Sunday in May.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended15°9° at night
- 45 mm · 6 d
- 8.2 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended16°9° at night
- 46 mm · 6 d
- 8.8 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended17°10° at night
- 44 mm · 8 d
- 10.1 h
- sea 15°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair20°12° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
- 11 h
- sea 17°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended24°16° at night
- 40 mm · 7 d
- 12.4 h
- sea 20°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°20° at night
- 30 mm · 5 d
- 13.3 h
- sea 23°
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair32°23° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
- 13.8 h
- sea 27°
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair32°23° at night
- 22 mm · 4 d
- 12.6 h
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended28°20° at night
- 68 mm · 10 d
- 10.6 h
- sea 26°
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended24°17° at night
- 64 mm · 9 d
- 9.6 h
- sea 24°
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair19°13° at night
- 59 mm · 9 d
- 7.8 h
- sea 20°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended17°10° at night
- 27 mm · 6 d
- 8 h
- sea 17°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 15 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 45 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.2 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 16 °C at best, 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 6 days. Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (44 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 20 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 11 h a day on average. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 40 mm over 7 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.4 h a day on average. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 30 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 13.3 h a day on average. The sea is at 23 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Plenty of sunshine: 13.8 h a day on average. The sea is at 27 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 22 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 12.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (68 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 26 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (64 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.6 h a day on average. The sea is at 24 °C: pleasant swimming. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C early in the morning. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (59 mm). Expect 7.8 h of sunshine a day. Cool sea (20 °C), for the brave. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 17 °C at best, 10 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 6 days. Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Sea at 17 °C, too cold to swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mallorca?
May to June and September to October: over these months, recorded highs range from 24 to 29 °C, with 8 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Palma Cathedral).
Which month should you avoid in Mallorca?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 46 mm over 6 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Palma Cathedral).
What is the hottest month in Mallorca?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Palma Cathedral).
What is the coldest month in Mallorca?
January, with 15 °C at best during the day and 9 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Palma Cathedral).
What is the driest month in Mallorca?
July: 7 mm over 2 days of rain, against 68 mm in September, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Mallorca?
July, with 13.8 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
When can you swim in Mallorca?
The water reaches 22 °C or more in June, July, August, September, October (warmest 28 °C in August), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Palma Cathedral).
When is the best time to hike in Mallorca?
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month according to 2015-2024 records (Palma Cathedral), the safest windows for walking.
When to go diving or snorkelling in Mallorca?
July, August, September: the sea is above 25 °C, warm enough to stay in a long time without a thick wetsuit. 2023-2024 records on the nearest coast (Palma Cathedral).
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