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Valldemossa

Sun, sea & sand

Valldemossa at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 29°
Warmest sea
Aug · 26.5°
Sunshine a year
2,750 h
Rain a year
468 mm
Climate
Mediterranean
Time zone
UTC+1 / UTC+2
Elevation
412 m

Climate in Valldemossa

Valldemossa has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year, Valldemossa is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

55

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 15°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 20°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 17°

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 07:42–08:35 · evening 18:35–19:29
Blue hour
Morning 07:31–07:42 · evening 19:29–19:39

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 Valldemossa in October?

In October, Valldemossa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 57 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 14 min07:58 – 19:12
UV index
4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
50 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+2Europe/Madrid

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %30 %
  • Seaweight 25 %80 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %69 %

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

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Rain jacket or umbrella
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Valldemossa

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

Sea in October22.6°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 21.5 – 23.9 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.6°8 in 10 years 21.5° – 23.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Valldemossa ranges from 14.1 °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 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 25.5 and 27.7 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan14.7°13.8°15.4°cold
FebruaryFeb14.1°13.4°14.7°cold
MarchMar14.3°13.6°14.9°cold
AprilApr15.8°15.1°16.9°cold
MayMay18.4°17.4°19.6°fresh
JuneJun22.2°21.0°23.8°refreshing
JulyJul25.3°24.0°26.8°pleasant
AugustAug26.5°25.5°27.7°warm
SeptemberSep25.3°24.3°26.2°pleasant
OctoberOct22.6°21.5°23.9°refreshing
NovemberNov19.2°18.0°20.1°fresh
DecemberDec16.2°15.3°17.1°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Valldemossa

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

Per year
2,750 hours
Sunniest month
Jul · 11.1 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 Valldemossa, 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 Valldemossa

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

Rain in Valldemossa: 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
468 mm on 74 days
Wettest month
Nov · 69 mm
Driest month
Jul · 7 mm
OctoberRainy days 8Rainfall 57 mm

In October, Valldemossa has about 8 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Valldemossa

How breezy and how cloudy Valldemossa 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
17 km/h · light breeze
Windiest month
Nov · 19 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 14 km/h
OctoberWind 16 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Valldemossa typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
43 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Jul · 18 %
Cloudiest month
Nov · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 50 %Sunshine 6.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 50 % of the sky over Valldemossa: 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 Valldemossa

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

Hot days a year
27 days
Hottest month
Jul · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Day high 21 °C

In October, Valldemossa has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

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 Valldemossa

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

  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • muggy month (10+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (7°), the warmest in August (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from September to October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from January to February, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 33 days a year, mostly in August.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 21°Night 15°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan2212°7°14.7°5.1 h743
FebruaryFeb2612°7°14.1°5.8 h739
MarchMar2814°8°14.3°6.6 h734
AprilApr3317°10°15.8°8.0 h641
MayMay5421°14°18.4°9.3 h638
JuneJun9426°18°22.2°10.7 h318
JulyJul10029°21°25.3°11.1 h27
AugustAug10029°21°26.5°9.9 h323
SeptemberSep8725°18°25.3°7.5 h853
OctoberOct5521°15°22.6°6.3 h857
NovemberNov2716°11°19.2°5.1 h1069
DecemberDec2113°8°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

39.71° N, 2.62° E · 412 m · Europe/Madrid

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Valldemossa

The best time to visit Valldemossa is from June 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 June and from September to November. The wettest month is November with 69 mm of precipitation.

Valldemossa through the seasons

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

Valldemossa in spring

Mar – May

38

Poor

  • 14–21 °C by day
  • Sea 16 °C
  • 8 h of sun a day
  • 19 rainy days in all

Valldemossa in summer

Jun – Aug

98

Excellent

  • 26–29 °C by day
  • Sea 25 °C
  • 11 h of sun a day
  • 7 rainy days in all

Valldemossa in autumn

Sep – Nov

56

Fair

  • 16–25 °C by day
  • Sea 22 °C
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 26 rainy days in all

Valldemossa in winter

Dec – Feb

23

Poor

  • 12–13 °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 Valldemossa for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

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

Compare two months in Valldemossa

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

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July has the better holiday weather in Valldemossa: score 100 against 55. 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, Valldemossa
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score55100better
Day high21°29°
Night low15°21°
Sea22.6°25.3°
Sunshine6.3 h11.1 hbetter
Rainy days82better
Rainfall57 mm7 mmbetter
Muggy days2better8

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Apr – Jun, Sep – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Valldemossa month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

22January12° · Sea 15° · 5 h

In January, Valldemossa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 43 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in January
26February12° · Sea 14° · 6 h

In February, Valldemossa is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in February
28March14° · Sea 14° · 7 h

In March, Valldemossa is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 7 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in March
33April17° · Sea 16° · 8 h

In April, Valldemossa is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °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 41 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in April
54May21° · Sea 18° · 9 h

In May, Valldemossa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °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 38 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in May
94June26° · Sea 22° · 11 h

In June, Valldemossa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °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 18 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in June
100July29° · Sea 25° · 11 h

In July, Valldemossa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in July
100August29° · Sea 27° · 10 h

In August, Valldemossa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 23 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in August
87September25° · Sea 25° · 8 h

In September, Valldemossa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in September
55October21° · Sea 23° · 6 h

In October, Valldemossa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °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 57 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in October
27November16° · Sea 19° · 5 h

In November, Valldemossa is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °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 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in November
21December13° · Sea 16° · 5 h

In December, Valldemossa is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °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 Valldemossa.

Valldemossa in December
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Valldemossa vs. Sóller

In October Sóller has the better holiday weather (score 71 vs. 55). During the day Sóller is 2 °C warmer than Valldemossa. The sea is about equally warm. Sóller gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Valldemossa vs. Sóller, in October
in OctoberValldemossaSóller
Holiday score5571
Daytime high21°23°
Sea23°23°
Sunshine6 h7 h
Rainy days87
Best timeJun – SepJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberValldemossa 21°Sóller 23°
ValldemossaSóller
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Ranking

Spain in October: the best places

In October, Valldemossa ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Castellón de la Plana23°22°90
  2. 2Manacor23°84
  3. 3Ibiza Town24°23°79
  4. 4L'Hospitalet de Llobregat21°21°75
  5. 5Barcelona21°21°75
  6. 6Terrassa20°74
  7. 7Palma de Mallorca23°23°72
  8. 8Magaluf23°23°72
  9. 27ValldemossaThis page21°23°55
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Planning a trip to Valldemossa

Weather for your travel dates

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

Valldemossa 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.

Valldemossa 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

    32

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    62

    Good

    • 22 °C by day
    • Sea 19 °C
    • 9.6 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    100

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 26 °C
    • 10.3 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    55

    Fair

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    22

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 2 h 5 min
Distance
1,330 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 Valldemossa

When is the best time to visit Valldemossa?

The best time to visit Valldemossa 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 Valldemossa?

The sea temperature in Valldemossa ranges from 14.1 °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 Valldemossa in October?

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

What is the warmest month in Valldemossa?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Valldemossa?

The wettest month is November with 69 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Valldemossa get?

Valldemossa gets around 2,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Valldemossa in?

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

How long is the flight from London to Valldemossa?

A nonstop flight from London to Valldemossa takes about 2 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,330 km.

Which school holidays are best for Valldemossa?

Valldemossa 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 32, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 55, Christmas holidays 22.

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