Month guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in August
What August is really like in Palma de Mallorca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: palma aquarium, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. The hottest and busiest month, with the warmest sea; book everything well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the warmest month in Palma de Mallorca: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 07:02
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:46
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, sunny and crowded, with warm sea and lively nights; prices and traffic peak in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Palma de Mallorca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Gallery · La Lonja
Es Baluard
The modern and contemporary art museum is built into the Renaissance Sant Pere bastion of the city walls, with works by Miró, Picasso and Barceló and Balearic artists.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Views
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Park · Old Town
Parc de la Mar and the sea walls
Photograph the cathedral reflected in the lake in the late afternoon light, then walk the walls towards Es Baluard.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
The sea averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palma de Mallorca.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
A shoulder-season month. 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 August a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest and busiest month, with the warmest sea; book everything well ahead.
+How warm is Palma de Mallorca in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palma de Mallorca in August?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.