Climate guide for Valldemossa, Spain

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About Valldemossa

Valldemossa's Real Cartuja, where Chopin and George Sand spent a winter, sits above terraced hills and the Tramuntana range. The village's lanes and viewpoints open over the island, and the coastal path to Deià and the port of Valldemossa fill a day. April to June and September to October are best for walking; summer is hot and busy with day visitors, and winter is quiet and green.

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Travel Tips

01Best time to visit Valldemossa
Check seasonal weather curves and book accommodations early for Valldemossa.
02Best time & timing
The strongest months are May, April, June: May peaks at 9.7/10, while August drops to 7.2/10.
03Weather & what to pack
20°C and 33 mm of rain shape a typical May here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

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When to visit Valldemossa: the short answer

The best time to visit Valldemossa is May, followed by April, June. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 20°C with 33 mm of rain and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are August, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, February is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.9/10.

Across the year Valldemossa swings from 13°C in January to 28°C in August, a 15-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 4 mm in July to 58 mm in October. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Valldemossa is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 2.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (28°C). Coolest: January (13°C). Driest: July (4 mm). Wettest: October (58 mm).

Valldemossa month by month

January in Valldemossa: strong conditions, 11th of 12

Good · 7.3/10

January averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 daylight hours.

It scores 7.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? May scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February holds up well in Valldemossa — 5th best month

Good · 7.9/10

February averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 36 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 daylight hours.

It scores 7.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? May scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Valldemossa — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.1/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 8.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, May is materially better in Valldemossa — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Valldemossa — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)

Best window · 9.5/10

April averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 40 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 daylight hours.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Valldemossa (2nd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with 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 layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Valldemossa — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

At 20°C (68°F) this is comfortable city weather in May, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

With around 33 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Valldemossa at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

June ranks 3rd of 12 for Valldemossa — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.8/10

June averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 daylight hours.

A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Valldemossa (3rd of 12); only May scores higher, at 9.7/10.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

July holds up well in Valldemossa — 8th best month

Good · 7.4/10

July averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.5 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

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

Flexible dates? May scores 2.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August holds up well in Valldemossa — 12th best month

Good · 7.2/10

Days in August average 28°C (83°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Valldemossa — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

September in Valldemossa: strong conditions, 9th of 12

Good · 7.4/10

At 26°C (78°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

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

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

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Valldemossa — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

October in Valldemossa — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

October averages 23°C (73°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

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

Flexible dates? May scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November holds up well in Valldemossa — 7th best month

Good · 7.6/10

November 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 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

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

Flexible dates? May scores 2.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December holds up well in Valldemossa — 10th best month

Good · 7.4/10

Temperatures hover around 15°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.

Budget for 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, May is materially better in Valldemossa — 2.3 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Valldemossa, Spain?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Valldemossa are May, April, June. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Valldemossa year-round?
Valldemossa has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in January to 28°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 7.2 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Valldemossa?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Valldemossa are August (7.2/10), January (7.3/10), July (7.4/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Valldemossa?
October is the wettest month in Valldemossa, averaging about 58 mm of rainfall. July is the driest, at roughly 4 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Valldemossa?
May sees the most sun in Valldemossa, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Valldemossa a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Valldemossa is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, April, June) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Valldemossa calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Valldemossa: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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