Best time to visit · Ibiza · Spain
The best time to visit Ibiza
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The best times to visit Ibiza are late May to June and September, when the sea is warm, the clubs are open and beaches are less crowded and expensive than in July and August. For clubbing, the season runs from roughly May to mid-October. Winter is mild and peaceful for walking and almond blossom, but many hotels, restaurants and all the big clubs close.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September
- Shoulder season
- April, July–August and October
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 15°C (59°F))
- Rainiest month
- November (~6 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–February
Seasons
Ibiza has a mild, dry Mediterranean climate with hot summers, warm sea from June to October and mild winters with occasional rain. Summer nights stay warm, and the main rain falls in autumn.
March–May
Spring
Green countryside, quiet beaches and businesses reopening; the clubs open from late April or May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, sunny and busy, with warm sea, full club line-ups and peak prices in July and August.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea and closing parties in September and October, then a quiet November as resorts shut.
December–February
Winter
Mild and peaceful, with almond blossom in February; most clubs and many hotels are closed.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 8°C | 5 | 15°C | 9.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 15°C | 8°C | 4 | 14°C | 10.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 17°C | 9°C | 4 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 19°C | 11°C | 4 | 15°C | 13.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 3 | 18°C | 14.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 27°C | 18°C | 1 | 22°C | 14.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 0 | 25°C | 14.6 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C | 22°C | 1 | 26°C | 13.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 28°C | 19°C | 4 | 25°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 24°C | 16°C | 5 | 22°C | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 19°C | 12°C | 6 | 19°C | 10 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| December | 16°C | 9°C | 6 | 16°C | 9.4 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Sant Antoni — patron saint festival with the blessing of animals in Sant Antoni (17 January) |
| February | Almond blossom in the Santa Agnès valley (usually late January to February) |
| April | Holy Week processions in Dalt Vila (March or April) |
| May | Club opening parties (usually late April to May); Ibiza Medieval — medieval fair in Dalt Vila (usually May) |
| June | Nit de Sant Joan — bonfires and festivities (23 June) |
| July | Virgen del Carmen — sea processions of fishing boats (16 July) |
| August | Festes de la Terra — Ibiza Town's festivities with concerts and fireworks (early August); Sant Bartomeu — fireworks over the bay in Sant Antoni (24 August) |
| September | Club closing parties begin (usually late September) |
| October | Club closing parties (usually early to mid-October) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in November–February, and the sights are quietest in November–March.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Spring | Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Summer | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Autumn | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Winter | Layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Ibiza?
The best times to visit Ibiza are late May to June and September, when the sea is warm, the clubs are open and beaches are less crowded and expensive than in July and August. For clubbing, the season runs from roughly May to mid-October. Winter is mild and peaceful for walking and almond blossom, but many hotels, restaurants and all the big clubs close.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Ibiza?
Usually in November–February. Quiet and mild, with many hotels and restaurants closed; Ibiza Town and Santa Eulària stay open.
+What is the rainiest month in Ibiza?
November, with about 6 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Ibiza get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).