Alcudia weather by month

When to go to Alcudia

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. October is the wettest month (62 mm, about 9 rainy days) and July the driest (7 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.3°C and coolest in February at 13.9°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI, 47 km from Alcúdia) takes roughly 2 h 24 min - short-haul (up to 4.5 h) by UK standards. Time-zone: Europe/Madrid.

Records and extremes, 1991-2020

The hottest day recorded in Alcudia between 1991 and 2020 reached 37.8°C on 9 August 2019; the coldest fell to 1.7°C on 7 February 2015. In August one day in ten tops 32.5°C and about 42% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 6.8°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was November 2001 with 174 mm, against a November average of 62 mm.

Spring: comfortable days, but the sea takes longer to warm

March is still more suited to walking than sitting by the sea: daytime temperatures average 16°C, with cooler evenings calling for a jacket. April lifts the daytime average to 18°C, although its 7 rainy days mean you should keep plans flexible rather than expect uninterrupted sunshine. May offers a clearer shift towards summer, with 22°C days and 8 hours of sunshine making outdoor afternoons more appealing without the strongest summer heat. The catch is the water: May's sea average is only 18°C, so comfortable swimming is not assured. Pack layers throughout spring, and choose May if daytime warmth matters more to you than a warm sea.

Summer into September: choose between drier days and warmer water

June is a good compromise if you want summer warmth without the highest temperatures: days average 26°C and the sea reaches 22°C. July is the driest choice, with 12 hours of sunshine and just 1 rainy day on average, so shade and a break from the midday sun make sense. August has similarly hot days, but warmer nights at 23°C offer less relief after dark. It also has the warmest sea, at 26°C, though rain is more likely than in July. September keeps much of the swimming appeal, with a 25°C sea and 26°C days. Its 8 rainy days are the trade-off: choose it for warm water and less intense daytime heat, not for July's dryness.

Autumn and winter: mild afternoons, fewer beach-weather guarantees

October can still work for a holiday mixing swimming with time outdoors: both air and sea average 22°C. However, it is the wettest month, so leave room to change plans. November drops to 18°C by day, with a 19°C sea and 9 rainy days making beach time a less dependable focus. December's 15°C days call for layers rather than summer clothing. January and February both average 14°C by day; February nights fall to 9°C, so bring a warmer layer for evenings. The sea is coldest in February at 14°C, which makes winter a poor fit for travellers seeking comfortable swimming. This season suits those content with mild daytime outings, cool evenings and the possibility of rain rather than a reliably sunny beach break.