Season guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Green, mild and sunny, perfect for walking, cycling and sightseeing; the sea warms up by late May. Expect highs up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 14 rainy days across March–May. May is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F) to 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Sea
- 14°C (57°F) to 18°C (64°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 5 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| April | 20°C (68°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 5 | 13.2 h | 3/5 |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 4 | 14.3 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 20°C (68°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 14 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 spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- April: Semana Santa — Holy Week processions in the old town (March or April)
- April: Palma International Boat Show (usually late April)
Make the most of the weather
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
Museum · Old Town
Palau March Museum
The sculpture terrace has views of the cathedral and the Almudaina; visit on a sunny day.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Views
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
Day trips in spring
- Sóller and Port de Sóller (About 1 hour by vintage train) — The wooden carriages of the Sóller railway, opened in 1912, climb through tunnels and orchards in the Serra de Tramuntana to Sóller, a town of orange groves and modernist façades.
- Valldemossa (About 30 minutes by bus) — A stone village in the mountains around the Carthusian monastery where Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838–39.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
Yes: May is among the best months. Green, mild and sunny, perfect for walking, cycling and sightseeing; the sea warms up by late May.
+What is the weather like in Palma de Mallorca in spring?
Highs of up to 23°C (73°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.