Season guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Warm sea in September and October and fewer visitors, with occasional heavy storms. Expect highs up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 16 rainy days across September–November. September–October are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 10°C (50°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 16
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 4 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 24°C (75°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 6 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
| November | 19°C (66°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 6 | 9.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 24°C (75°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 16 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Nit de l'Art — galleries open late across the city (usually September)
- November: Cathedral light show — rose-window light projected inside La Seu (around 11 November, sun permitting)
Make the most of the weather
Waterfront · Portixol and Es Molinar
Portixol and the seafront cycle path
A dedicated cycle and walking path follows the shore from the cathedral east past the fishing harbour of Portixol and the old houses of Es Molinar to Ciutat Jardí and the Platja de Palma.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
Beach · Platja de Palma and Can Pastilla
Platja de Palma
Stick to the Can Pastilla end with children and go early on summer weekends to find space.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Castle · El Terreno and Passeig Marítim
Bellver Castle
Built in the early 14th century for King James II of Mallorca, Bellver is one of the few circular castles in Europe, with a round courtyard, a moat and a free-standing keep.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Gallery · La Lonja
Es Baluard
Visit at the end of the afternoon and stay on the ramparts for sunset over the bay.
- 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
A seafront park with a large saltwater lake laid out below the cathedral and the old sea walls, where La Seu reflects in the water.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Day trips in autumn
- Deià (About 45 minutes by bus) — A honey-coloured village on a hill above the sea, long a haven for artists; the poet Robert Graves lived and is buried here, and his house is a museum.
- Caves of Drach (About 1 hour by car) — Near Porto Cristo on the east coast, these limestone caves contain one of the largest underground lakes in Europe, where visits end with a short classical music performance from boats on the water.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
Yes: September–October are among the best months. Warm sea in September and October and fewer visitors, with occasional heavy storms.
+What is the weather like in Palma de Mallorca in autumn?
Highs of up to 28°C (82°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F), with about 16 rainy days over the season.