Month guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in April
What April is really like in Palma de Mallorca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Pleasant and green, ideal for cycling and Tramuntana hikes; Easter brings processions and visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Palma de Mallorca: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (17°C (63°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Spring (March–May). Green, mild and sunny, perfect for walking, cycling and sightseeing; the sea warms up by late May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Semana Santa — Holy Week processions in the old town (March or April)
- Palma International Boat Show (usually late April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · La Lonja
Sa Llotja
The 15th-century Gothic exchange designed by Guillem Sagrera was where merchants traded, its single hall supported by spiralling columns like palm trunks.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Free
Gallery · Old Town
CaixaForum Palma
Pop in to see the restored modernist façade and lobby, and check what temporary exhibition is on.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Platja de Palma and Can Pastilla
Palma Aquarium
Near the Platja de Palma, the aquarium recreates Mediterranean and tropical seas, with a large, deep shark tank, jellyfish and rooftop jungle gardens.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
Castle · El Terreno and Passeig Marítim
Bellver Castle
Walk up through the pine woods from El Terreno in the cooler morning, or take a taxi up and walk down.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 10°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September–October are better overall. Compare every month.
Palma de Mallorca in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant and green, ideal for cycling and Tramuntana hikes; Easter brings processions and visitors.
+How warm is Palma de Mallorca in April?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palma de Mallorca in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.