AI-generatedS'Arenal at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 26.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,810 h
- Rain a year
- 389 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in S'Arenal
S'Arenal 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 2,810 hours of sunshine a year, S'Arenal is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Good forBeach & swimmingSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 18°
- Midday, 13:00: about 23°
- 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.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:41–08:34 · evening 18:35–19:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:41 · evening 19:28–19:39
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 S'Arenal in October?
In October, S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal.
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 moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Madrid
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %70 %
- Seaweight 25 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- 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 S'Arenal
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 S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal
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 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in S'Arenal, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 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 S'Arenal
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 S'Arenal: 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, S'Arenal has about 7 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in S'Arenal
How breezy and how cloudy S'Arenal 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.
In October, the wind in S'Arenal typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Nov – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over S'Arenal: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 and humidity in S'Arenal
How often the day gets hot in S'Arenal (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, S'Arenal 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.
Nights and sleep in S'Arenal
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 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 7 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (9°), 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 72 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 24 | 14° | 10° | 15.0° | 5.2 h | 7 | 34 |
| FebruaryFeb | 26 | 15° | 9° | 14.3° | 5.9 h | 6 | 33 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 17° | 11° | 14.5° | 6.8 h | 6 | 29 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 20° | 13° | 15.9° | 8.2 h | 7 | 36 |
| MayMay | 68 | 23° | 16° | 18.5° | 9.4 h | 5 | 30 |
| JuneJun | 94 | 28° | 20° | 22.2° | 10.8 h | 3 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 100 | 31° | 23° | 25.2° | 11.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 31° | 23° | 26.5° | 10.2 h | 3 | 17 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 27° | 21° | 25.3° | 7.7 h | 7 | 44 |
| OctoberOct | 72 | 23° | 18° | 22.8° | 6.5 h | 7 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 18° | 14° | 19.4° | 5.3 h | 9 | 58 |
| DecemberDec | 23 | 15° | 11° | 16.6° | 4.8 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). Sources & licences
39.50° N, 2.75° E · 5 m · Europe/Madrid
Best time to visit S'Arenal
The best time to visit S'Arenal 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.
S'Arenal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
S'Arenal in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
S'Arenal in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 28–31 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 11 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
S'Arenal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–27 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
S'Arenal in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 14–15 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in S'Arenal for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in S'Arenal
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in S'Arenal: score 100 against 72. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 72 | 100better |
| Day high | 23° | 31° |
| Night low | 18° | 23° |
| Sea | 22.8° | 25.2° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 11.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 7better | 19 |
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
S'Arenal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January14° · Sea 15° · 5 h
In January, S'Arenal 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 5 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in January26February15° · Sea 14° · 6 h
In February, S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in February30March17° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In March, S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in March37April20° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In April, S'Arenal is mild: daytime highs average 20 °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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in April68May23° · Sea 19° · 9 h
In May, S'Arenal 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 9 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in May94June28° · Sea 22° · 11 h
In June, S'Arenal is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 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 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in June100July31° · Sea 25° · 11 h
In July, S'Arenal 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 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in July100August31° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In August, S'Arenal 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 21 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in August92September27° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In September, S'Arenal is hot: 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in September72October23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In October, S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in October30November18° · Sea 19° · 5 h
In November, S'Arenal 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 5 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 S'Arenal.
S'Arenal in November23December15° · Sea 17° · 5 h
In December, S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal.
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S'Arenal vs. Palma de Mallorca
In October the holiday weather in S'Arenal and Palma de Mallorca is about equally good (score 72 vs. 72). During the day it is about as warm in Palma de Mallorca as in S'Arenal. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | S'Arenal | Palma de Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 72 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, S'Arenal ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5Barcelona21°21°75
- 6Terrassa20°74
- 7S'ArenalThis page23°23°72
- 8Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
Planning a trip to S'Arenal
Weather for your travel dates
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S'Arenal 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.
S'Arenal has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24).
- 35
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 72
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 24
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 10 min
- Distance
- 1,350 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 S'Arenal
When is the best time to visit S'Arenal?
The best time to visit S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal?
The sea temperature in S'Arenal 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 S'Arenal in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim.
What is the warmest month in S'Arenal?
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 S'Arenal?
The wettest month is November with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does S'Arenal get?
S'Arenal gets around 2,810 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is S'Arenal in?
S'Arenal uses the time zone Europe/Madrid: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to S'Arenal?
A nonstop flight from London to S'Arenal takes about 2 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,350 km.
Which school holidays are best for S'Arenal?
S'Arenal has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 24). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 35, May half-term 73, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 72, Christmas holidays 24.
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