Best time to visit Palma de Mallorca
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart recolours live for your heat & sea limits 27°C · sea 29°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Default 29 °C is the Beach Climate Index "bathtub" line (Morgan et al.) — where the sea stops being refreshing and starts feeling like a warm bath.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Palma de Mallorca
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Palma de Mallorca).
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Mallorca Drach Caves Private Day Trip by Car with Hotel Pick-Up - 2
The Ultimate Bellver Castle Private Day Trip - 3
Caves of Drach Private Tour with hotel pick up and drop off - 4
Palma de Mallorca and Valldemossa Private Tour - 5
Mallorca Southern cliffs and the Salt Marshes guided Tour - 6
Palma de Mallorca Private Boat Trip with Water Toys and 25 Coves
Last refreshed 2026-05-27.
Similar climatesIbiza95% · Malaga93% · Barcelona93%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Palma de Mallorca (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Palma de Mallorca's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8–15 | 13 | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 69% | 17 | 190 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
| Feb | 8–17 | 15 | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 64% | 16 | 189 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 10–18 | 16 | 9 | 93 | 10.3 | 61% | 19 | 232 | 4 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 12–20 | 19 | 8 | 97 | 12.1 | 56% | 17 | 241 | 6 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 15–25 | 24 | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 52% | 16 | 285 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| Jun | 20–29 | 30 | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 53% | 16 | 294 | 8 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 23–33 | 34 | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 44% | 15 | 320 | 9 | Quiet | 5 |
| Aug | 23–32 | 34 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 50% | 15 | 291 | 8 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 20–28 | 29 | 10 | 80 | 8.0 | 60% | 16 | 236 | 6 | Moderate | 8 |
| Oct | 17–24 | 25 | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 63% | 16 | 227 | 4 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 13–20 | 19 | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 69% | 18 | 173 | 2 | Moderate | 8 |
| Dec | 10–17 | 15 | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 70% | 17 | 184 | 2 | Quiet | 8 |
UV Index in Palma de Mallorca by Month
UV index in Palma de Mallorca peaks at 9 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
9/1015–25°C · 8 rain days (72h) · 285 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
9/1017–24°C · 8 rain days (77h) · 227 sun hours · 63% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
February
9/108–17°C (feels 15°C) · 4 rain days (46h) · 189 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
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Show the other 9 months in detail
January
8/108–15°C (feels 13°C) · 6 rain days (75h) · 190 sun hours · 69% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
8/1010–18°C (feels 16°C) · 9 rain days (93h) · 232 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)
April
9/1012–20°C (feels 19°C) · 8 rain days (97h) · 241 sun hours · 56% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
June
8/1020–29°C (feels 30°C) · 6 rain days (47h) · 294 sun hours · 53% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (very high)
July
5/1023–33°C (feels 34°C) · 3 rain days (18h) · 320 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high)
August
5/1023–32°C (feels 34°C) · 4 rain days (39h) · 291 sun hours · 50% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
September
8/1020–28°C (feels 29°C) · 10 rain days (80h) · 236 sun hours · 60% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
8/1013–20°C · 8 rain days (93h) · 173 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
December
8/1010–17°C (feels 15°C) · 6 rain days (71h) · 184 sun hours · 70% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Palma de Mallorca
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
May is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 15–25°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, October, February.
What is the worst time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
August is the lowest-scoring month (5/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–32°C (4 rainy days).
Is Palma de Mallorca too hot in summer?
3 months (June, July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Palma de Mallorca?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Palma de Mallorca have good weather but fewer tourists?
February (climate 9/10, crowd index 5) and April (climate 9/10, crowd index 13) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Palma de Mallorca by month?
UV peaks at 9 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 4, Apr 6, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 9, Aug 8, Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 2, Dec 2. June, July reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Palma de Mallorca in July?
July is the peak UV month in Palma de Mallorca, with a daily-peak UV index of 9 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Palma de Mallorca on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. August is the worst case: typical days average UV 8 (high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 9 (very high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: February, March, April, May, August, September, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.