Your December weather guide
MildWeather in Majorca in December
Majorca in December suits a mild-weather break, not a beach holiday. Average daytime highs of 15.1°C make outdoor plans reasonable with layers, but nights around 10.7°C call for a jacket. The sea is cold at 16.4°C, so swimming is unlikely to be the main draw. For a UK traveller, the appeal is gentler daytime temperatures rather than reliable warmth: go if you are happy to work around rain and make the most of the daylight.
Long-term climate averages for Palma de Mallorca, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Majorca, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Palma de Mallorca.
- Average daytime high
- 15.1°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 18°C
- Average night-time low
- 10.7°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 8°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +7.4°C
- London averages 7.7°C in December
- Sea temperature
- 16.4°C
- year to year: 16°C to 17°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.6h
- 50% of 9.2 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 38 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days over 25°C
- 0%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 20.7°C
- 2018-12-04
- Record low 1991-2020
- 3.9°C
- 2017-12-01
- Flight from London
- ≈ 2 h 24 min
- 1306 km, short-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How December compares
December is the 10th warmest month of the year in Majorca and ranks 81st of 134 destinations we compare for December - see where else is hot in December. Within Spain it is 59th of 87 (Spain in December). Against London's average high of 7.7°C in December, Majorca is 7.4°C warmer by day and 8.0°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in December
The typical December day in Majorca peaks at 15.1°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 17.6°C or more. Days over 25°C are rare. Nights average 10.7°C; one night in ten drops to 8.0°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day here reached 20.7°C (2018-12-04) and the coldest night 3.9°C (2017-12-01).
Rain in December
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 7 days with 1 mm or more, 38 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest December was 2009 with 95 mm, the driest 2012 with 2 mm. Humidity averages 78%.
Sea temperature in December
The sea averages 16.4°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.7°C to 17.2°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 9.2 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 08:03 and sets about 17:26 local time in mid-December. Average cloud cover is 50%.
Is December a good time to visit Majorca?
December is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Majorca on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Milder than London, but still winter
Majorca's average daytime high is 7.4°C above London's December figure, which is a useful improvement for spending time outdoors. It is not, however, a reason to pack only summer clothes. The warmer days reach around 18°C or more, while colder nights can fall to 8°C or below. Take layers you can adjust through the day, with a warmer jacket for evenings and comfortable closed shoes. Midday is a sensible time for longer outdoor plans if warmth matters to you; excessive heat is not the concern here. This month suits travellers who prefer mild conditions and do not need hot afternoons to enjoy a holiday.
Keep plans flexible and use the daylight
Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule December out. There are about 6 rainy days during the month, so pack a waterproof and keep indoor alternatives in mind rather than relying on an entirely dry stay. Average sunshine is about 4.6 hours a day within 9.2 hours of daylight: there is scope for time outside, but sunshine should not be confused with warmth. Put your main outdoor plans into the brighter part of the day and leave room to change them with the forecast. If your holiday depends on sitting outside comfortably into the evening, December is a less suitable choice.
A little perspective
Majorca through the year
December is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1°C | 9.4°C | 14.7°C | 4.9 | 36 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 14.2°C | 9.0°C | 14.1°C | 5.6 | 33 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 16.5°C | 10.4°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 27 | 5 | 0% |
| April | 18.9°C | 12.5°C | 15.6°C | 7.2 | 38 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.7°C | 15.6°C | 18.4°C | 8.2 | 31 | 5 | 23% |
| Junebest | 27.1°C | 19.4°C | 22.1°C | 10.7 | 18 | 3 | 76% |
| Julybest | 30.3°C | 22.3°C | 25.3°C | 12.0 | 6 | 1 | 98% |
| Augustbest | 30.5°C | 23.0°C | 26.6°C | 10.4 | 17 | 3 | 98% |
| September | 26.5°C | 20.6°C | 25.3°C | 7.2 | 45 | 7 | 74% |
| October | 22.6°C | 17.4°C | 22.5°C | 5.6 | 55 | 8 | 20% |
| November | 17.8°C | 13.5°C | 19.2°C | 4.8 | 52 | 8 | 0% |
| DecemberSelected | 15.1°C | 10.7°C | 16.4°C | 4.6 | 38 | 7 | 0% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
- Sea
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A little more detail
Majorca in December FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Majorca hot in December?
Majorca is mild in December: the average daytime high is 15.1°C and nights average 10.7°C. Days over 25°C are rare in December.
Can you swim in the sea in Majorca in December?
The sea around Majorca averages 16.4°C in December, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 16°C to 17°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Majorca in December?
Majorca sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 38 mm of rain in a typical December. The wettest December between 1991 and 2020 was 2009 (95 mm) and the driest was 2012 (2 mm).
How sunny is Majorca in December?
Majorca gets around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day in December out of 9.2 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Majorca compare with the UK in December?
Majorca is on average 7.4°C warmer than London by day in December (15.1°C against 7.7°C).
What is the hottest December on record in Majorca?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest December day in Majorca reached 20.7°C on 2018-12-04, and the coldest night dropped to 3.9°C on 2017-12-01.
Can you swim in the sea in December?
The sea averages 16.4°C, which is cold rather than merely bracing. It is not a comfortable basis for a swimming holiday. If warm-water swimming is central to your plans, December is a poor fit.
How long is the flight from London?
The flight from London takes about 2 h 24 min, making Majorca a short-haul option for a change from UK winter weather. The trade-off is that the relatively short flight brings milder conditions, not dependable holiday heat.
Would summer be a better choice?
June, July and August are better choices overall for holiday weather. December makes more sense if you prefer mild days and can accept some rain, cold seawater and evenings that need a jacket rather than summer clothing.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid) and NOAA Coral Reef Watch 5 km sea temperatures, 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Palma (Palma de Mallorca). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 2.2 km from that point. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C