Weather in Majorca in October

How October compares

October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Majorca and ranks 79th of 134 destinations we compare for October - see where else is hot in October. Within Spain it is 44th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Majorca is 8.0°C warmer by day and 9.0°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in October

The typical October day in Majorca peaks at 22.6°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C and 1 in 1000 pass 30°C. Nights average 17.4°C; one night in ten drops to 14.4°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest October day here reached 30.6°C (2019-10-14) and the coldest night 9.8°C (2018-10-29).

Rain in October

Wet (more than 8 rainy days): about 8 days with 1 mm or more, 55 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 76%.

Sea temperature in October

The sea averages 22.5°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 07:59 and sets about 19:11 local time in mid-October. Average cloud cover is 49%.

Is October a good time to visit Majorca?

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

Warm days, but pack for cooler evenings

Expect warmth rather than summer heat. Majorca's average daytime high is 8°C above London's in October, a noticeable difference for a UK traveller. Light clothing should work for warmer afternoons, but bring a jumper or light jacket for sitting outside after dark: the average night low is 17.4°C. Cooler nights can fall to 14.4°C or below, so packing only beachwear would be a mistake. Days reach 25°C around 20% of the time, giving you a chance of hotter weather without making it the norm. This suits travellers who prefer being outdoors in moderate warmth rather than planning every day around strong heat.

Swimming is realistic; dry days are not guaranteed

The sea is warm enough for swimming on average, making October a reasonable choice if you still want time in the water. At 22.5°C, it may feel cooler on entry than you would like, but swimming is a realistic part of the holiday rather than something to rule out. Rain is the bigger compromise. About 8 days have measurable rain, so take a light waterproof and leave room to rearrange outdoor plans. That figure does not mean those days are wet throughout. With about 5.6 hours of sunshine out of 10.9 hours of daylight, expect a mix rather than uninterrupted sun. Make use of bright spells without relying on them lasting.