Month guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in October
What October is really like in Palma de Mallorca: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Palma de Mallorca. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Still warm enough for the beach on sunny days, with good hiking weather and some autumn storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 22°C (72°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Palma de Mallorca: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 19°C (66°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:59
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:11
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F)
Autumn (September–November). Warm sea in September and October and fewer visitors, with occasional heavy storms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Palma de Mallorca, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Old Town
Arab Baths
The Banys Àrabs are among the few surviving buildings from Moorish Palma: a small domed hall with horseshoe arches on mismatched columns, set in a shady garden in the old town.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Neighbourhood · Old Town
Old town courtyards
Go in the morning, when more gates are open; look but do not enter private courtyards unless they are signposted as open.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Town
Basílica de Sant Francesc
A Gothic Franciscan church with a two-tiered cloister of slender columns, one of the most beautiful in Palma.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Street · Old Town
Passeig des Born and Plaça Major
Look up at the modernist façades of Can Casasayas on Plaça del Mercat and Can Forteza Rey near Plaça Major.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Architecture
The sea averages 22°C (72°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palma de Mallorca.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 15°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
It is one of the best months to visit Palma de Mallorca. Still warm enough for the beach on sunny days, with good hiking weather and some autumn storms.
+How warm is Palma de Mallorca in October?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palma de Mallorca in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.