Weather in Magaluf in October

How October compares

October is the 5th warmest month of the year in Magaluf. Within Spain it is 58th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Magaluf is 7.5°C warmer by day and 10.2°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Magaluf peaks at 22.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 25.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 10 days top 25°C. Nights average 18.6°C; one night in ten drops to 15.7°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 28.2°C (2013-10-03) and the coldest night 11.0°C (2018-10-29).

Rain in October

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 53 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest October was 2018 with 153 mm, the driest 2006 with 14 mm. Humidity averages 75%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 22.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 21.7°C to 23.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.9 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:00 and sets about 19:11 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 48%.

Is October a good time to visit Magaluf?

It is a reasonable choice: warm days. The best months for Magaluf on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

Warm afternoons without dependable summer heat

Pack for warmth, but not persistent heat. Average daytime highs of 22.1°C make light clothing a sensible starting point, with a light layer for cooler spells and evenings. Nights average 18.6°C, although the coldest can feel noticeably fresher, so relying entirely on shorts and T-shirts would be optimistic. Days reaching 25°C account for just 10% of the month, while the share reaching 30°C is 0%. That makes October a better fit for travellers who prefer being outdoors without strong heat than for anyone wanting consistently hot afternoons. It is warmer than London, where October highs average 14.6°C, but that contrast should not be mistaken for a promise of summer weather throughout your stay.

Swimming is realistic, but keep plans flexible

The sea is a stronger reason to choose October than the prospect of all-day sunshine. At an average 22.6°C, it remains suitable for swimming, though personal tolerance still matters. Have something dry to put on afterwards rather than assuming the air will feel hot when you get out. Sunshine averages about 5.6 hours within 10.9 hours of daylight, so there is useful time outdoors, but daylight is not the same as uninterrupted sun. About 8 rainy days make a light waterproof and flexible plans sensible. The practical approach is to use the brighter, warmer spells for swimming and leave weather-dependent plans movable, rather than expecting a fixed beach routine.