AI-generatedMahón, Menorca at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 27°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,780 h
- Rain a year
- 454 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 39 m
Climate in Mahón, Menorca
Mahón, Menorca has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 27 °C, while February is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year, Mahón, Menorca is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:5219:05
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Mahón, Menorca in October?
In October, Mahón, Menorca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 13 min07:52 – 19:05
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 31 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %43 %
- Seaweight 25 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %76 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Mahón, Menorca
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.6 – 23.7 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mahón, Menorca ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 25.0 and 27.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14.7° | 14.0° | 15.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 13.9° | 13.4° | 14.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.2° | 13.4° | 14.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.0° | 17.1° | 19.0° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 21.8° | 20.6° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 24.8° | 23.6° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.0° | 25.0° | 27.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 24.9° | 23.7° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.5° | 21.6° | 23.7° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.3° | 18.2° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.4° | 15.4° | 17.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Mahón, Menorca
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Mahón, Menorca, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 6 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mahón, Menorca
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Mahón, Menorca: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Mahón, Menorca has about 7 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 19 | 14° | 11° | 14.7° | 4.9 h | 9 | 52 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | 13° | 11° | 13.9° | 5.5 h | 7 | 41 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 14° | 12° | 14.2° | 7.0 h | 6 | 35 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 16° | 14° | 15.5° | 8.0 h | 6 | 31 |
| MayMay | 45 | 19° | 16° | 18.0° | 9.4 h | 4 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 23° | 20° | 21.8° | 11.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 26° | 23° | 24.8° | 11.4 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 27° | 24° | 26.0° | 10.3 h | 2 | 12 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 24° | 22° | 24.9° | 7.8 h | 6 | 41 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 22° | 19° | 22.5° | 6.2 h | 7 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 24 | 18° | 15° | 19.3° | 5.0 h | 11 | 87 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | 15° | 13° | 16.4° | 4.6 h | 9 | 57 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
39.89° N, 4.27° E · 39 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Mahón, Menorca
The best time to visit Mahón, Menorca is from July to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to November. The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation.
Mahón, Menorca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mahón, Menorca in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 14–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Mahón, Menorca in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Mahón, Menorca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–24 °C by day
- Sea 22 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Mahón, Menorca in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 13–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Mahón, Menorca for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Mahón, Menorca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
19January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, Mahón, Menorca is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 52 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in January24February13° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Mahón, Menorca is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 35 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in February31March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h
In March, Mahón, Menorca is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 33 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in March34April16° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Mahón, Menorca is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in April45May19° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In May, Mahón, Menorca is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in May83June23° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Mahón, Menorca is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 21.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in June100July26° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, Mahón, Menorca is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 24.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in July100August27° · Sea 26° · 10 h
In August, Mahón, Menorca is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in August89September24° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Mahón, Menorca is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 24.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in September61October22° · Sea 23° · 6 h
In October, Mahón, Menorca is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in October24November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, Mahón, Menorca is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
Mahón, Menorca in November18December15° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In December, Mahón, Menorca is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 57 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 36 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mahón, Menorca.
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Mahón vs. Alcúdia
In October Alcúdia has the better holiday weather (score 70 vs. 61). During the day Alcúdia is 1 °C warmer than Mahón. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Mahón | Alcúdia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 61 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Jul – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Mahón, Menorca ranks 19 of 23 destinations in this country.
- Maspalomas25°23°93
- 2Puerto de la Cruz25°24°93
- 3Costa Calma25°23°91
- 4Costa Adeje24°24°90
- 5Seville26°89
- 6Corralejo24°23°88
- 7Valencia24°22°86
- 8Madrid20°86
- 19MahónThis page22°23°61
Planning a trip to Mahón, Menorca
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 5 min
- Distance
- 1,340 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Mahón, Menorca
When is the best time to visit Mahón, Menorca?
The best time to visit Mahón, Menorca is from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mahón, Menorca?
The sea temperature in Mahón, Menorca ranges from 13.9 °C in February to 26.0 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Mahón, Menorca in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.5 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Mahón, Menorca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Mahón, Menorca?
The wettest month is November with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mahón, Menorca get?
Mahón, Menorca gets around 2,780 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Mahón, Menorca in?
Mahón, Menorca uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mahón, Menorca?
A nonstop flight from London to Mahón, Menorca takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,340 km.
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