Season guide · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Palma de Mallorca in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
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Quick answer
Hot, sunny and crowded, with warm sea and lively nights; prices and traffic peak in July and August. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 5 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 17°C (63°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 5
- Sea
- 22°C (72°F) to 26°C (79°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 2 | 14.9 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 14.7 h | 5/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 2 | 13.7 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 22°C (72°F), and 5 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 5/5 and hotel prices 5/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Nit de Sant Joan — beach parties and bonfires (23 June)
- July: Virgen del Carmen — sea processions in fishing harbours (16 July)
- July: Copa del Rey sailing regatta (usually late July or early August)
Make the most of the weather
Park · Old Town
Parc de la Mar and the sea walls
Photograph the cathedral reflected in the lake in the late afternoon light, then walk the walls towards Es Baluard.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Museum · Old Town
Palau March Museum
A 20th-century palace beside the cathedral that holds a terrace garden of sculptures by Rodin, Henry Moore, Chillida and others, a large 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene, and painted ceilings by Josep Maria Sert.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Views
Waterfront · Portixol and Es Molinar
Portixol and the seafront cycle path
Rent a bike in the centre and ride to Portixol for breakfast by the harbour, continuing to Ciutat Jardí for a swim.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
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
Castle · El Terreno and Passeig Marítim
Bellver Castle
Walk up through the pine woods from El Terreno in the cooler morning, or take a taxi up and walk down.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, sunny and crowded, with warm sea and lively nights; prices and traffic peak in July and August.
+What is the weather like in Palma de Mallorca in summer?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F), with about 5 rainy days over the season.