Climate Insights for Palma de Mallorca
Balearic Islands, Spain
Climate Overview
The climate in Palma de Mallorca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 416 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 56 mm of rainfall. Palma de Mallorca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Palma de Mallorca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 16.4 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Palma de Mallorca is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.
Temperature
Palma de Mallorca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 30°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Palma de Mallorca sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 85°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Palma de Mallorca is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 416 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 51 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Palma de Mallorca is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 2 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Palma de Mallorca is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Palma de Mallorca is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 42 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca is during April, May, June, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.7 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 85°F, while February is the coldest period with lows dropping to 50°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palma de Mallorca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Palma de Mallorca based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.