Month guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in February
What February is really like in Palma de Mallorca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Almond trees blossom across the island; mild days are good for hiking and city sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 14°C (57°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Palma de Mallorca: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 28 days. Compared with January (15°C (59°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:42
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild days, festivals such as Sant Sebastià, almond blossom and low prices; many resorts outside Palma close.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in 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)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Platja de Palma and Can Pastilla
Platja de Palma
Palma's longest beach is about 5 km of fine sand and shallow water from Can Pastilla to S'Arenal, with lifeguards, sun loungers and beach restaurants.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Religious site · Old Town
La Seu cathedral
On sunny mornings around 2 February and 11 November, the light from the great rose window projects onto the wall beneath the opposite window, drawing crowds inside the cathedral.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Art
- Photo spot
Palace · Old Town
Royal Palace of La Almudaina
Facing the cathedral, this former Moorish fortress was rebuilt as a palace for the medieval kings of Mallorca and is still used by the Spanish royal family for official receptions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Cala Major
Fundació Miró Mallorca
Take a city bus towards Cala Major and allow time for the gardens and the studios, not just the gallery.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 6°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 February a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Almond trees blossom across the island; mild days are good for hiking and city sightseeing.
+How warm is Palma de Mallorca in February?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palma de Mallorca in February?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.