Best time to visit · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: palma aquarium, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best times to visit Palma are May to June and September to October, when the sea is warm enough to swim, the weather is sunny and the city is less crowded than in July and August. Spring is ideal for hiking and cycling in the Serra de Tramuntana. Winter is mild and quiet, good for city breaks and almond blossom in February, though many beach hotels close.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–June and September–October
- Shoulder season
- April and July–August
- Warmest month
- August (avg high 31°C (88°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 15°C (59°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~6 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Seasons
Palma has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, mild winters and most rain in autumn. The sea stays warm into October, and winter days are often sunny but cool, with chilly nights inland.
March–May
Spring
Green, mild and sunny, perfect for walking, cycling and sightseeing; the sea warms up by late May.
June–August
Summer
Hot, sunny and crowded, with warm sea and lively nights; prices and traffic peak in July and August.
September–November
Autumn
Warm sea in September and October and fewer visitors, with occasional heavy storms.
December–February
Winter
Mild days, festivals such as Sant Sebastià, almond blossom and low prices; many resorts outside Palma close.
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 | 6°C | 6 | 15°C | 9.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| February | 15°C | 6°C | 5 | 14°C | 10.7 h | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| March | 17°C | 8°C | 5 | 14°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 20°C | 10°C | 5 | 15°C | 13.2 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 4 | 18°C | 14.3 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 2 | 22°C | 14.9 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C | 20°C | 1 | 25°C | 14.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C | 21°C | 2 | 26°C | 13.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 28°C | 18°C | 4 | 25°C | 12.4 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 24°C | 15°C | 6 | 22°C | 11.1 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 19°C | 10°C | 6 | 19°C | 9.9 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 16°C | 7°C | 6 | 16°C | 9.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Sant Antoni — bonfires and dimonis across the island (16–17 January); Sant Sebastià — Palma's patron saint festival with concerts and bonfires (19–20 January) |
| February | Almond blossom across the island (usually late January to February); Cathedral light show — rose-window light projected inside La Seu (around 2 February, sun permitting) |
| April | Semana Santa — Holy Week processions in the old town (March or April); Palma International Boat Show (usually late April) |
| June | Nit de Sant Joan — beach parties and bonfires (23 June) |
| July | Virgen del Carmen — sea processions in fishing harbours (16 July); Copa del Rey sailing regatta (usually late July or early August) |
| 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) |
| December | Christmas market in Plaça Major (December); Festa de l'Estendard — civic commemoration of the 1229 conquest (31 December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–February, and the sights are quietest in January–February.
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 Palma de Mallorca?
The best times to visit Palma are May to June and September to October, when the sea is warm enough to swim, the weather is sunny and the city is less crowded than in July and August. Spring is ideal for hiking and cycling in the Serra de Tramuntana. Winter is mild and quiet, good for city breaks and almond blossom in February, though many beach hotels close.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Palma de Mallorca?
Usually in January–February. Cool and quiet, with sunny days between showers; many resort hotels close but the city stays open.
+What is the rainiest month in Palma de Mallorca?
January, with about 6 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Palma de Mallorca get?
The warmest month, August, averages highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).