Your April weather guide
MildWeather in Palma in April
April is a good time for Palma if you want mild weather for being outdoors rather than a hot beach holiday. Average daytime highs are 18.9°C, nights fall to 12.5°C, and the sea is cold at 15.6°C. For a UK traveller, the appeal is warmer afternoons without much risk of strong heat. The catch is that sunshine does not guarantee swimming weather, and you should leave room in your plans for rain.
Long-term climate averages for Palma, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Palma, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Palma.
- Average daytime high
- 18.9°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 22°C
- Average night-time low
- 12.5°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 10°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +5.4°C
- London averages 13.5°C in April
- Sea temperature
- 15.6°C
- year to year: 15°C to 16°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 7.2h
- 55% of 13.1 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 7
- 38 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 72%
- Days over 25°C
- 1%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 26.5°C
- 2017-04-14
- Record low 1991-2020
- 6.8°C
- 2019-04-05
- 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 April compares
April is the 7th warmest month of the year in Palma. Within Spain it is 52nd of 87 (Spain in April). Against London's average high of 13.5°C in April, Palma is 5.4°C warmer by day and 7.4°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in April
The typical April day in Palma peaks at 18.9°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 22.1°C or more. Roughly 1 in 100 days top 25°C. Nights average 12.5°C; one night in ten drops to 10.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day here reached 26.5°C (2017-04-14) and the coldest night 6.8°C (2019-04-05).
Rain in April
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 April was 2020 with 124 mm, the driest 2015 with 1 mm. Humidity averages 72%.
Sea temperature in April
The sea averages 15.6°C - too cold for most (under 18°c). Depending on the year it ranges from 15.0°C to 16.4°C. For the warmest sea here, come in August (26.6°C).
Sunshine and daylight
Around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.1 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:12 and sets about 20:27 local time in mid-April. Average cloud cover is 45%.
Is April a good time to visit Palma?
April is not the strongest month here: mild days. The best months for Palma on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Comfortable afternoons, but keep a layer handy
Palma’s April weather suits travellers who prefer walking around without intense heat. There are about 7.2 hours of sunshine within 13.1 hours of daylight, giving you plenty of daylight for flexible outdoor plans, though not uninterrupted sun. The warmer days reach 22.1°C or more, so lighter clothes can be useful during the afternoon. Do not pack as if summer has arrived, though: the coldest nights drop to 10.3°C or below. A jumper and light jacket make more sense than relying on short sleeves throughout the day. For meals outside in the evening, plan to add a layer rather than expecting daytime warmth to last.
Plan around showers and a cold sea
Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule April out. With about 7 rainy days, it makes sense to bring a light waterproof and keep outdoor plans movable. You should not assume every day will be dry, but nor does the monthly pattern suggest writing off outdoor time. The sea is the bigger limitation for a beach-focused trip: at 15.6°C, it is cold, not merely refreshing. Sitting by the water on a sunny afternoon is a different proposition from spending time swimming. If comfortable sea bathing is central to your holiday, April is a poor fit; if swimming is optional, the mild conditions are easier to enjoy.
A little perspective
Palma through the year
April 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% |
| AprilSelected | 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% |
| December | 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
Palma in April FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Palma hot in April?
Palma is mild in April: the average daytime high is 18.9°C and nights average 12.5°C. Roughly 1 in 100 April days reach 25°C.
Can you swim in the sea in Palma in April?
The sea around Palma averages 15.6°C in April, which is cold for swimming without a wetsuit. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 15°C to 16°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Palma in April?
Palma sees about 7 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 38 mm of rain in a typical April. The wettest April between 1991 and 2020 was 2020 (124 mm) and the driest was 2015 (1 mm).
How sunny is Palma in April?
Palma gets around 7.2 hours of sunshine a day in April out of 13.1 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Palma compare with the UK in April?
Palma is on average 5.4°C warmer than London by day in April (18.9°C against 13.5°C).
What is the hottest April on record in Palma?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest April day in Palma reached 26.5°C on 2017-04-14, and the coldest night dropped to 6.8°C on 2019-04-05.
How much warmer is Palma than London in April?
Palma’s average daytime high is 18.9°C, compared with 13.5°C in London, a difference of 5.4°C. That makes it a reasonable choice for warmer daytime weather, but evenings still call for layers and it is not reliably hot.
Is April hot enough for sunbathing?
Sunbathing may appeal on warmer, sunny afternoons, but do not make heat the basis of your booking. Only 1% of days reach 25°C. April suits mild-weather outdoor time better than a holiday built around lying in strong warmth.
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. 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