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Pollença

Sun, sea & sand

Pollença at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 31°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.5°
Sunshine a year
2,740 h
Rain a year
487 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
47 m

Climate in Pollença

Pollença has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year, Pollença is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

69

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 21°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 19°

07:5719:10

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 07:40–08:33 · evening 18:34–19:27
Blue hour
Morning 07:30–07:40 · evening 19:27–19:37

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

What is the weather like in Pollença in October?

In October, Pollença is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pollença.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 13 min07:57 – 19:10
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
5 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
49 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %67 %
  • Seaweight 25 %80 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %73 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Pollença

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October22.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.6 – 23.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.6°8 in 10 years 21.6° – 23.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Pollença ranges from 14.0 °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.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 25.4 and 27.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.6°13.8°15.4°cold
FebruaryFeb14.0°13.3°14.7°cold
MarchMar14.3°13.6°14.9°cold
AprilApr15.7°15.0°16.8°cold
MayMay18.4°17.3°19.6°fresh
JuneJun22.2°21.0°23.7°refreshing
JulyJul25.2°24.0°26.8°pleasant
AugustAug26.5°25.4°27.7°warm
SeptemberSep25.2°24.3°26.2°pleasant
OctoberOct22.6°21.6°23.9°refreshing
NovemberNov19.2°17.8°20.2°fresh
DecemberDec16.2°15.2°17.2°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Pollença

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,740 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.3 hDaylight 11.2 hShare of daylight 56 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Pollença, 56 % of the day.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Sun protection

UV index in Pollença

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

Rain in Pollença: 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.

Per year
487 mm on 77 days
Wettest month
Nov · 74 mm
Driest month
Jul · 7 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 59 mm

In October, Pollença has about 8 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Pollença

How breezy and how cloudy Pollença is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
21 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 20 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Pollença typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Apr.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
42 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 19 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 53 %
OctoberCloud cover 49 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Pollença: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Pollença

How often the day gets hot in Pollença (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
51 days
Hottest month
Jul · 31 °C
Hot months
Jul – Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 23 °C

In October, Pollença has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Pollença

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 5 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (8°), the warmest in August (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 62 days a year, mostly from July to September.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 23°Night 17°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2214°9°14.6°5.1 h844
FebruaryFeb2515°8°14.0°5.7 h740
MarchMar2917°10°14.3°6.7 h634
AprilApr3519°12°15.7°8.0 h744
MayMay6623°15°18.4°9.2 h639
JuneJun9428°20°22.2°10.8 h320
JulyJul10031°22°25.2°11.0 h27
AugustAug10031°23°26.5°10.0 h424
SeptemberSep8827°20°25.2°7.4 h956
OctoberOct6923°17°22.6°6.3 h859
NovemberNov2618°13°19.2°5.1 h1074
DecemberDec2115°10°16.2°4.7 h847

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). Sources & licences

39.88° N, 3.02° E · 47 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Pollença

The best time to visit Pollença 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 74 mm of precipitation.

Pollença through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Pollença in spring

Mar – May

43

Fair

  • 17–23 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Pollença in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 28–31 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 9 rainy days in all

Pollença in autumn

Sep – Nov

61

Good

  • 18–27 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Pollença in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 14–15 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 22 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Pollença for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Pollença

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

July has the better holiday weather in Pollença: score 100 against 69. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Pollença
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score69100better
Day high23°31°
Night low17°22°
Sea22.6°25.2°
Sunshine6.3 h11.0 hbetter
Rainy days82better
Rainfall59 mm7 mmbetter
Muggy days5better16

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

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

Pollença month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Pollença is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in January
25February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Pollença is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in February
29March17° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Pollença is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.3 °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 34 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in March
35April19° · Sea 16° · 8 h

In April, Pollença is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °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 44 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in April
66May23° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Pollença is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in May
94June28° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Pollença 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 20 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in June
100July31° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Pollença is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 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 Pollença.

Pollença in July
100August31° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In August, Pollença 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 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 19 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 Pollença.

Pollença in August
88September27° · Sea 25° · 7 h

In September, Pollença is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.2 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in September
69October23° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In October, Pollença is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in October
26November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Pollença is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in November
21December15° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Pollença is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 47 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Pollença.

Pollença in December
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Pollença vs. Alcúdia

In October the holiday weather in Pollença and Alcúdia is about equally good (score 69 vs. 70). During the day it is about as warm in Alcúdia as in Pollença. The sea is about equally warm.

Pollença vs. Alcúdia, in October
in OctoberPollençaAlcúdia
Holiday score6970
Daytime high23°23°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days88
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberPollença 23°Alcúdia 23°
PollençaAlcúdia
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Pollença ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
  2. 2Manacor23°84
  3. 3Figueres20°82
  4. 4Girona21°80
  5. 5Ibiza Town24°23°79
  6. 6L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
  7. 7Barcelona21°21°75
  8. 8Terrassa20°74
  9. 16PollençaThis page23°23°69
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Planning a trip to Pollença

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Pollença in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Pollença has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    33

    Poor

    • 19 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    72

    Good

    • 24 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.5 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.4 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    69

    Good

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 min
Distance
1,320 km
Time zone
UTC+2
Jet lag
Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Frequently asked questions about Pollença

When is the best time to visit Pollença?

The best time to visit Pollença 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 Pollença?

The sea temperature in Pollença ranges from 14.0 °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 Pollença in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.6 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Pollença?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.

When does it rain most in Pollença?

The wettest month is November with 74 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Pollença get?

Pollença gets around 2,740 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Pollença in?

Pollença uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.

How long is the flight from London to Pollença?

A nonstop flight from London to Pollença takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,320 km.

Which school holidays are best for Pollença?

Pollença has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 69, Christmas holidays 22.

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