Palma Nova weather by month

When to go to Palma Nova

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: July, August, September. October is the wettest month (53 mm, about 8 rainy days) and July the driest (5 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.6°C and coolest in February at 14.1°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI, 17 km from Palmanova) 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 Palma Nova between 1991 and 2020 reached 37.4°C on 1 August 2017; the coldest fell to 3.3°C on 4 February 2012. In August one day in ten tops 30.6°C and about 19% of days pass 30°C; in February one night in ten drops to 7.3°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was November 2001 with 167 mm, against a November average of 51 mm.

Winter and spring: mild days, but swimming comes later

December, January and February suit travellers who prefer mild daytime weather to beach heat. December averages 15°C by day, while January and February sit at 14°C; bring layers and a jacket for evenings rather than packing only summer clothes. The sea is cold, so these months make more sense for time outdoors on land than leisurely swims. March lifts daytime temperatures to 16°C, and April reaches 18°C, making spring increasingly comfortable for walking. April still averages 7 rain days, so keep plans flexible and carry a light waterproof. May is the clearer step towards summer, with days at 21°C and lighter clothing more useful. Its 18°C sea remains a catch if warm water is central to your holiday.

Summer: the strongest choice for dry beach weather

June brings a useful balance of warmth and comfort, with 25°C days, 20°C nights and a 22°C sea. It suits travellers who want regular swims but would rather avoid the hottest conditions. July is the driest month, averaging just 1 rain day, and its 12 hours of sunshine make shade breaks and sun protection important. August is hottest, with daytime averages of 29°C and nights at 24°C, so do not expect evenings to feel cool. The sea reaches 27°C, making this the strongest choice for warm-water swimming. Across summer, choose light clothing and move more active plans away from midday if heat bothers you.

Autumn: warm water outlasts the reliably dry weather

September still works well for a beach-focused holiday, with 26°C days and a 25°C sea, but rain becomes a more meaningful part of the forecast. October stays mild at 22°C by day, and the sea remains inviting at 23°C; the catch is that it is the wettest month, so avoid relying on uninterrupted outdoor plans. November drops to 18°C by day, with a 19°C sea that will feel cool to many swimmers. Both October and November average 8 rain days. Autumn therefore suits travellers happy to trade summer's drier conditions for gentler daytime temperatures, with layers and a waterproof becoming more useful as the season progresses.