AI-generatedPalma de Mallorca at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,890 h
- Rain a year
- 389 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year, Palma de Mallorca is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
07:5819:12
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 Palma de Mallorca in October?
In October, Palma de Mallorca is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 14 min07:58 – 19:12
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 7 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 18 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 %67 %
- Seaweight 25 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %63 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Palma de Mallorca
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 21.9 – 24.0 °C
Swimming season: Jun – Oct
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Palma de Mallorca ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
From November to January 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 25.5 and 27.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.0° | 14.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.3° | 13.7° | 14.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.5° | 13.7° | 15.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.9° | 15.1° | 17.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 18.5° | 17.5° | 19.5° | fresh |
| JuneJun | 22.2° | 21.1° | 23.4° | refreshing |
| JulyJul | 25.2° | 24.0° | 26.6° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 26.5° | 25.5° | 27.7° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 25.3° | 24.4° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| OctoberOct | 22.8° | 21.9° | 24.0° | refreshing |
| NovemberNov | 19.4° | 18.4° | 20.4° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 16.6° | 15.7° | 17.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Palma de Mallorca
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 6.8 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Palma de Mallorca, 61 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 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 Palma de Mallorca
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 40 min
- Light brown skin
- about 55 min
- Olive skin
- about 70 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 Palma de Mallorca: 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, Palma de Mallorca has about 7 rainy days with 49 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 | 25 | 14° | 10° | 15.0° | 5.5 h | 7 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 15° | 9° | 14.3° | 6.2 h | 6 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 31 | 17° | 11° | 14.5° | 7.0 h | 6 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 36 | 19° | 13° | 15.9° | 8.3 h | 7 | 36 |
| MayMay | 67 | 23° | 16° | 18.5° | 9.7 h | 5 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 20° | 22.2° | 11.0 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 31° | 23° | 25.2° | 11.5 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.4 h | 3 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 21° | 25.3° | 7.9 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 23° | 18° | 22.8° | 6.8 h | 7 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 18° | 14° | 19.4° | 5.5 h | 9 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 24 | 15° | 11° | 16.6° | 5.1 h | 6 | 40 |
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)
39.57° N, 2.65° E · 34 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit Palma de Mallorca
The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to June and from September to December. The wettest month is November with 58 mm of precipitation.
Palma de Mallorca through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Palma de Mallorca in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Palma de Mallorca in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Palma de Mallorca in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Palma de Mallorca in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Palma de Mallorca for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Jun, Sep – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Palma de Mallorca month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
25January14° · Sea 15° · 6 h
In January, Palma de Mallorca is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in January27February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, Palma de Mallorca is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 33 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in February31March17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, Palma de Mallorca is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °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 29 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in March36April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, Palma de Mallorca is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in April67May23° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In May, Palma de Mallorca is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in May94June28° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, Palma de Mallorca is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in June100July31° · Sea 25° · 12 h
In July, Palma de Mallorca is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in July100August31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, Palma de Mallorca is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in August92September27° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, Palma de Mallorca is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 44 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in September72October23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, Palma de Mallorca is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in October30November18° · Sea 19° · 6 h
In November, Palma de Mallorca is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca in November24December15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, Palma de Mallorca is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palma de Mallorca.
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Palma de Mallorca vs. Alcúdia
In October the holiday weather in Palma de Mallorca and Alcúdia is about equally good (score 72 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Alcúdia as in Palma de Mallorca. The sea is about equally warm. Alcúdia gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Palma de Mallorca | Alcúdia |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 72 | 70 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Spain in October: the best places
In October, Palma de Mallorca ranks 15 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
- 15Palma de MallorcaThis page23°23°72
Planning a trip to Palma de Mallorca
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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 Palma de Mallorca
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Palma de Mallorca?
The sea temperature in Palma de Mallorca ranges from 14.3 °C in February to 26.5 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.
Can you swim in Palma de Mallorca in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in Palma de Mallorca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Palma de Mallorca?
The wettest month is November with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Palma de Mallorca get?
Palma de Mallorca gets around 2,890 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Palma de Mallorca in?
Palma de Mallorca uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Palma de Mallorca?
A nonstop flight from London to Palma de Mallorca takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,340 km.
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