Cala Blanca weather by month

When to go to Cala Blanca

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: July, August. November is the wettest month (77 mm, about 10 rainy days) and July the driest (4 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.1°C and coolest in February at 13.8°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Menorca Airport (MAH, 36 km from Ciutadella) takes roughly 2 h 18 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 Cala Blanca between 1991 and 2020 reached 35.8°C on 30 July 2020; the coldest fell to 1.8°C on 4 February 2012. In August one day in ten tops 29.5°C and about 8% of days pass 30°C; in February one night in ten drops to 7.5°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was September 2009 with 163 mm, against a September average of 47 mm.

Winter: November to February

Winter suits travellers who prefer cool conditions and do not need reliable beach weather. November still averages 17°C by day, but it has the most rain days, so keep outdoor plans flexible. December cools to 15°C, with just 4 hours of daily sunshine on average; make the brighter part of the day count. January is cooler again at 14°C, while February is the coolest month, averaging 13°C by day and 10°C at night. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket rather than relying on light holiday clothes. The sea also cools through this period, making casual swimming a less comfortable prospect than in summer.

Spring: March to May

Spring brings a gradual improvement rather than an early switch to summer. March averages 14°C by day, so a sunny spell may be pleasant for sitting outside, but keep a layer handy. April reaches 16°C, although rain days are slightly more frequent than in March; warmer does not necessarily mean drier. May is the more appealing choice for mild outdoor weather, with daytime averages of 19°C and fewer rainy days. Even then, the sea averages 18°C, so swimming may feel brisk rather than comfortable. Choose spring for spending time outdoors without summer heat, and pack for cooler evenings as well as brighter afternoons.

Summer into autumn: June to October

June offers a useful balance: days average 23°C, rain is infrequent and the sea reaches 22°C. July is the driest month and has the most sunshine, averaging 12 hours daily, so plan shade breaks around midday. August is hottest, and nights averaging 24°C make light clothing useful well into the evening. September trades some sunshine and dry-weather reliability for gentler daytime warmth, while the sea stays at 25°C. That makes it a strong choice if swimming matters more than maximising sunshine. October remains mild at 21°C by day, with the sea at 22°C, but its 8 rain days make flexible plans sensible. Choose summer for the most dependable beach conditions; choose early autumn if you can accept more rain in return for less heat.