Weather in Palma in October

How October compares

October is the 6th warmest month of the year in Palma. Within Spain it is 45th of 87 (Spain in October). Against London's average high of 14.6°C in October, Palma 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 Palma 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 Palma?

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

Warm days, with a layer for later

Expect warmth rather than persistent heat. Light clothes should suit much of the daytime, though sunshine can make the middle of the day feel warmer than the average suggests. Days reach 25°C around 20% of the time, so there is scope for warmer spells without making them the basis of your plans. The average overnight low is 17.4°C, while the colder nights can fall to 14.4°C or below. Pack a jumper or light jacket alongside your daytime clothes, especially if you plan to stay out late. This is a better fit for travellers who prefer comfortable outdoor time to consistently hot weather.

Leave room for rain in your plans

October's wet-weather risk is the main compromise. About 8 rainy days means a waterproof jacket earns its place in your bag, but it does not mean every affected day is a washout. Keep outdoor plans flexible rather than tying them to a fixed day. Sunshine averages 5.6 hours within 10.9 hours of daylight, so there is still room for sunny spells, just not a promise of clear skies throughout. Take advantage of settled weather for swimming or longer periods outside, and leave less weather-dependent plans for showers. If your holiday depends on spending every day by the water, October is a less dependable choice.