The Mediterranean weather guarantees relatively constant temperatures - from May to October, temperatures never drop below 20°C and often reach 40°C in the sun! In the winter months, temperatures hover around 15 °C with higher levels of rainfall. In the Serra de Tramuntana, it rains more than in the rest of the island, and temperatures here are also around 5 to 10 °C lower than at the sea or in the lowlands.

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So what can we expect in Mallorca weather-wise? When is it rainy and when is it hot and sunny?

• Spring - This time of year is marked by crisp air, very pleasant temperatures ranging from 19 to 25°C and rather few rain showers. It's definitely not for swimming in the sea, but nature is at its most beautiful in spring, green and blooming.
• Summer - Mallorca's high season is summer. The likelihood of rain is slim and the long sunny days encourage water fun in the sea, which is heated to comfortable temperatures. Summer temperatures are normally between 26 and 33°C, with highs in the sun rising to over 40°C, especially inland.
• Autumn - Early autumn is more of a lull in summer and it is possible to swim in the still warm sea until early October. Air temperatures drop slowly at first and are often still above 27 °C at the end of September. During October and November, it cools down to the usual 22-18 °C and it starts to rain more. The end of October, along with December, is the rainiest month in Mallorca, but rainfall is similar to that in the Czech Republic and prolonged rain is rare.
• Winter - Mallorca's winters are quite wet with frequent thunderstorms, but again, the rain tends to be more intense for shorter periods of time rather than prolonged showers. Temperatures in winter rise to an average of around 15°C. Snow is quite rare on the coast and in the lowlands, with snow appearing regularly only on the highest peaks in the Tramuntana mountains.

Mallorca during the year

This is how the weather looks during the different months of the year.

Weather in January

January is the coldest month of the year in Mallorca, with average daily temperatures of around 15°C and mild weather without extremes. There are often clouds in the sky, but the chances of sunny weather are more than 50%, which is more than decent for a winter month.

There is relatively little rain, only about 5 days during the month.

Weather in February

February weather encourages hiking or cycling. Air temperatures hover around a pleasant 16 °C during the day and it only rains about 5 days a month, usually in showers. The sun shines for a while every day.

The second half of February is also the peak flowering season for almond trees, both white and pink. Some 5,000 trees bloom all over the island, providing tourists with beautiful and fragrant scenery. To find out where the greatest concentration of almond blossoms are, see the Activities section.

Weather in March

Mallorca in March is beautifully blooming and lush green and the weather is very pleasant. Daytime temperatures climb to around 17°C, but mornings and nights are still cool. Rain showers are not very frequent and will not affect the holiday. It rains about every 5th day and the chance of sunny skies is more than 50%.

Weather in April

Spring is in full swing, Mallorca is still pleasantly blooming and fragrant, and temperatures are between 14 and 19°C. Rainfall will only fall sporadically every 5th day or so, but the chance of sunshine will be daily. In short, April is the perfect month for hiking and sightseeing.

Weather in May

May in Mallorca is slowly starting to feel like summer, but it's definitely not the time for swimming in the sea. The air warms up to between 21 and 25°C during the day, but the sea water temperature doesn't exceed 18°C.

In May, it rains only sporadically, on average less than 5 days a month.

Weather in June

Summer sets in in the first half of June and temperatures regularly rise above 26 °C, with extremes of over 30 °C not uncommon. Even the sea quickly warms up to 21 °C.

Rain is rare during June, as are cloudy skies.

Weather in July

July in Mallorca is warm to hot, with temperatures between 29 and 35 °C, with the rare exception of temperatures in the 40s. July is the main beach season and the absence of rain, clouds and even cooling breezes means there is virtually no room for swimming in the sea.

Weather in August

August is statistically the hottest month in Mallorca. Temperatures soar to around 35°C, with cloudless skies and no rain. Temperature extremes are relatively frequent, so August is best suited to swimming and beachcombing.

Weather in September

During September you can enjoy a typical summer holiday in Mallorca, with much lower prices than during the holidays and less chance of temperature extremes. Temperatures are normally between 27 and 32°C and the sea is around 25°C. Evening thunderstorms occur on average during 4 days of the month and so will not affect your holiday.

Weather in October

Even Mallorca in October is still a good month for a summer holiday. Daytime air temperatures rise to a summery 25°C and the sea cools only slowly - usually around 22°C. Showers are increasing, but not dramatically so. It rains about 5 days a month, mostly in the form of evening thunderstorms.

Weather in November

November Mallorca is ideal for hiking and cycling. Temperatures get to a comfortable 19°C, which combined with slightly cloudy skies and only occasional showers, makes for great conditions for taking trips.

Weather in December

While Central Europe is experiencing wintry blizzards, Mallorca's weather encourages trips with temperatures between 12 and 16°C, which rarely dip below that. It showers an average of 5 days a month, so the biggest limitation to travel will be the short days and darkness in the early afternoon.

Sea temperature in Mallorca

When is the warmest sea water on Mallorca and when is it warm enough to swim? Mallorca is typically a summer destination, so the high season follows the holidays and surrounding months.

Although the island is large, the sea water temperature doesn't vary much from beach to beach and is similar everywhere. The exceptions are the shallows, where the sea warms up much faster and it is not uncommon for the water temperature to be higher than the air temperature in such places.

In Mallorca, you can comfortably bathe between June and October, when sea temperatures normally exceed 20°C.

• June - 22 °C
• July - 25 °C
• August - 27 °C
• September - 26 °C
• October - 22 °C

During winter the sea cools down to between 14 and 18 °C.

Check out the tips for the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca in the Activities and Things to see in Mallorca section.

Webcam Mallorca

Travellers going to Mallorca often look for ways to check the current weather on the spot. An ideal option is to look at one of the many webcams that transmit a live, up-to-date image of the place. For example, check out the website majorcadailybulletin.com, where you can find webcams from all the main resorts in Mallorca.