Your August weather guide
HotWeather in Palma in August
August suits a Palma holiday built around swimming and taking things slowly, but it is less comfortable for spending all day walking around the city. Average daytime highs reach 30.5°C, nights stay around 23°C, and the sea averages 26.6°C. This is Palma's warmest month, with little rain to interrupt outdoor plans. Go if you enjoy proper summer heat; choose another time if cool evenings and energetic days matter more.
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
- 30.5°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 34°C
- Average night-time low
- 23.0°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 21°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +9.1°C
- London averages 21.4°C in August
- Sea temperature
- 26.6°C
- year to year: 26°C to 27°C
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 10.4h
- 76% of 13.6 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 3
- 17 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days over 25°C
- 98%
- 64% over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 38.8°C
- 2017-08-01
- Record low 1991-2020
- 16.3°C
- 2020-08-31
- 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 August compares
August is the 1st warmest month of the year in Palma. Within Spain it is 12th of 87 (Spain in August). Against London's average high of 21.4°C in August, Palma is 9.1°C warmer by day and 9.5°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in August
The typical August day in Palma peaks at 30.5°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 33.6°C or more. About 98% of days top 25°C and 1 in 2 pass 30°C. Nights average 23.0°C; one night in ten drops to 21.3°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day here reached 38.8°C (2017-08-01) and the coldest night 16.3°C (2020-08-31).
Rain in August
Dry (3 rainy days or fewer): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 17 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest August was 1991 with 98 mm, the driest 2011 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 67%.
Sea temperature in August
The sea averages 26.6°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 26.0°C to 27.4°C. This is the warmest the sea gets here all year.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 13.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:02 and sets about 20:46 local time in mid-August. Average cloud cover is 23%.
Is August a good time to visit Palma?
Yes - it is one of the better months: hot days, little rain and long sunny days. The best months for Palma on our scoring are July, August, June; months averaging 25°C or more: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine
The main catch is how consistently hot August is: 64% of days reach 30°C, while the hottest 10% reach at least 33.6°C. For a UK traveller, that makes shade and breaks more important than a packed daytime schedule. Put longer walks towards the morning, leave room for a slower midday, and carry water rather than relying on feeling thirsty. Light, loose clothing is a sensible starting point, with sun protection for time outdoors. If you struggle to sleep in warm rooms, prioritise accommodation with air conditioning. August is better suited to relaxed days than sustained activity in the afternoon heat.
Warm swimming weather with little rain
The sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming rather than a bracing dip, making time in the water a strong reason to choose August. Rain is usually a minor concern, with about 3 rainy days across the month, though that does not guarantee a completely dry stay. You can reasonably make outdoor plans without building the holiday around wet-weather alternatives. About 10.4 hours of sunshine a day also means plenty of exposure, so cloud cover is not something to rely on for relief. Pack mainly for heat and swimming, keep an eye on the forecast, and make shade part of the plan even when spending time by the sea.
A little perspective
Palma through the year
August 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% |
| AugustSelectedbest | 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 August FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Palma hot in August?
Palma is hot in August: the average daytime high is 30.5°C and nights average 23.0°C. About 98% of August days reach 25°C or more.
Can you swim in the sea in Palma in August?
The sea around Palma averages 26.6°C in August, which is warm enough for most people to swim comfortably. Between 1991 and 2020 it ranged from 26°C to 27°C depending on the year.
How much does it rain in Palma in August?
Palma sees about 3 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 17 mm of rain in a typical August. The wettest August between 1991 and 2020 was 1991 (98 mm) and the driest was 2011 (0 mm).
How sunny is Palma in August?
Palma gets around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day in August out of 13.6 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Palma compare with the UK in August?
Palma is on average 9.1°C warmer than London by day in August (30.5°C against 21.4°C).
What is the hottest August on record in Palma?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest August day in Palma reached 38.8°C on 2017-08-01, and the coldest night dropped to 16.3°C on 2020-08-31.
How much hotter is Palma than London in August?
Palma's average daytime high is 30.5°C, compared with London's 21.4°C - a difference of 9.1°C. That is a substantial step up, so expect to adjust your pace rather than keep the same walking schedule you might manage comfortably at home.
Does Palma cool down much at night in August?
Not much: the average night-time low is 23°C, so evenings remain warm rather than offering a cool reset. Even the threshold for the coldest 10% of nights is 21.3°C. Light evening clothing makes sense, and air conditioning is useful if warm nights disturb your sleep.
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