Climate guide for Mallorca, Spain

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About Mallorca

June-September opens Mallorca for Palma old-town walks, Serra de Tramuntana viewpoints, and cala swimming. Start mountain roads early; beach clubs and harbors suit softer evenings.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Mallorca's monthly climate scores before locking flights - mediterranean patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Mallorca, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Spain.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Mallorca ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Mallorca. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Mallorca

Mallorca, Spain. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Mallorca: the short answer

The best time to visit Mallorca is June, followed by July, August. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: June averages 24°C with 21 mm of rain and about 29 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, March. If budget matters more than perfect weather, April is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.2/10.

Across the year Mallorca swings from 11°C in January to 27°C in July, a 16-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 13 mm in July to 81 mm in November. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Mallorca is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.9 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (27°C). Coolest: January (11°C). Driest: July (13 mm). Wettest: November (81 mm).

Mallorca month by month

January in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

January averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 sunny days and 9.7 daylight hours.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

February in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

February averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 sunny days and 10.7 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

March in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

March averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

April in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

April averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 45 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 13.3 daylight hours.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

May in Mallorca — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

May averages 19°C (66°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 14.4 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.

June in Mallorca — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

June averages 24°C (76°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 29 sunny days and 14.9 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mallorca at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

July in Mallorca — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

July averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 14.6 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mallorca at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

August in Mallorca — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.9/10

August averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 34 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mallorca at 9.9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Mallorca — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.1/10

September averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 12.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Mallorca at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

October in Mallorca — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.9/10

October averages 20°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 45 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 sunny days and 11.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

November in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.1/10

November averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 10 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 4.9 points higher on the same scale.

December in Mallorca — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.9/10

December averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 37 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 sunny days and 9.4 daylight hours.

It scores 5.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Mallorca — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Mallorca, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Mallorca are June, July, August, September. June is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Mallorca year-round?
Mallorca has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 11°C in January to 27°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.1 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Mallorca?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Mallorca are November (5.1/10), February (5.7/10), March (5.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Mallorca?
November is the wettest month in Mallorca, averaging about 81 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 13 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Mallorca?
July sees the most sun in Mallorca, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Mallorca a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Mallorca is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (June, July, August, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Mallorca calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Mallorca: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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