Destination guide
Playa de Palma weather by month
June, July and August are the best months for a beach-focused holiday in Playa de Palma. June averages 27°C by day, rising to 30°C in July and 31°C in August, so the choice is between more manageable warmth and hotter weather. May suits travellers who prefer gentler temperatures, while September keeps the sea warm but brings more rain. Winter is better for time outdoors in layers than for swimming or reliable beach days.
The climate here is within a degree of Majorca, so if you are choosing between the two, the weather will not decide it for you.
- Hottest month
- 30.6°CAugust
- Coolest month
- 14.2°CJanuary
- Warmest sea
- 26.6°CAugust
- Flight from London
- 2 h 24 minShort-haul (up to 4.5 h) · estimated
Playa de Palma, month by month
Month-by-month detail pages exist for our most searched destinations; for Playa de Palma the 12-month table below carries the full picture.
A little perspective
Playa de Palma through the year
Every month at a glance; "best" marks our three top months on warmth, dryness and sunshine.
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.2°C | 9.3°C | 14.7°C | 4.9 | 35 | 6 | 0% |
| February | 14.4°C | 8.9°C | 14.1°C | 5.7 | 32 | 6 | 0% |
| March | 16.7°C | 10.3°C | 14.4°C | 6.6 | 26 | 5 | 0% |
| April | 19.1°C | 12.4°C | 15.7°C | 7.2 | 37 | 7 | 1% |
| May | 22.9°C | 15.6°C | 18.4°C | 8.3 | 30 | 5 | 27% |
| Junebest | 27.4°C | 19.4°C | 22.1°C | 10.7 | 17 | 3 | 78% |
| Julybest | 30.4°C | 22.1°C | 25.3°C | 12.1 | 5 | 1 | 99% |
| Augustbest | 30.6°C | 22.9°C | 26.6°C | 10.4 | 17 | 2 | 98% |
| September | 26.7°C | 20.5°C | 25.3°C | 7.2 | 44 | 7 | 76% |
| October | 22.7°C | 17.4°C | 22.6°C | 5.6 | 52 | 8 | 20% |
| November | 18.0°C | 13.4°C | 19.2°C | 4.8 | 51 | 8 | 0% |
| December | 15.2°C | 10.6°C | 16.4°C | 4.6 | 38 | 6 | 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
Best months here
On warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, start with these.
When to go to Playa de Palma
For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. October is the wettest month (52 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, 3 km from Can Pastilla) 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 Playa de Palma between 1991 and 2020 reached 39.4°C on 7 July 2019; the coldest fell to 2.3°C on 26 February 2013. In August one day in ten tops 33.4°C and about 65% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 6.4°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was November 2001 with 167 mm, against a November average of 51 mm.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Playa de Palma
Local time on the 15th of each month; daylight-saving rules as of 2020.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | Sunshine/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:08 | 17:48 | 9.7 h | 4.9 h |
| February | 07:43 | 18:24 | 10.7 h | 5.7 h |
| March | 07:00 | 18:56 | 11.9 h | 6.6 h |
| April | 07:12 | 20:27 | 13.2 h | 7.2 h |
| May | 06:35 | 20:56 | 14.4 h | 8.3 h |
| June | 06:21 | 21:18 | 14.9 h | 10.7 h |
| July | 06:34 | 21:16 | 14.7 h | 12.1 h |
| August | 07:02 | 20:46 | 13.7 h | 10.4 h |
| September | 07:30 | 19:58 | 12.5 h | 7.2 h |
| October | 07:59 | 19:11 | 11.2 h | 5.6 h |
| November | 07:33 | 17:34 | 10.0 h | 4.8 h |
| December | 08:02 | 17:26 | 9.4 h | 4.6 h |
Winter and spring: mild afternoons, cool water
December, January and February suit travellers who do not need swimming weather. December averages 15°C by day, while January and February sit at 14°C, with nights around 9°C in the latter months. Pack a jacket and something waterproof rather than relying on sunshine alone. Spring makes longer spells outdoors more appealing: March reaches 17°C and April 19°C, though cool evenings still call for layers. May is the more convincing choice for warmth, with daytime averages of 23°C and 8 hours of sunshine. The catch is the water: May's sea temperature averages 18°C, so it may still feel chilly for leisurely swimming. Choose spring for comfortable daytime outings rather than a holiday built entirely around the sea.
Summer: the strongest choice for sun and swimming
June offers a useful balance: daytime warmth of 27°C, a sea temperature of 22°C and relatively little rain make it a good choice if peak-summer heat sounds tiring. July is sunnier and drier, averaging 12 hours of sunshine and just 1 rain day, but afternoons are hotter. August is the hottest month, with daytime averages of 31°C and nights of 23°C, so do not expect much cooling after sunset. Its sea temperature of 27°C suits travellers who dislike chilly water. Across summer, pack light clothing and sun protection, and keep more active plans for mornings or later in the day rather than midday.
Autumn: warm seas, but a growing risk of rain
September is a strong alternative to summer if swimming matters: the sea still averages 25°C and daytime temperatures reach 27°C. The compromise is rain, with 6 rain days on average, so leave some flexibility in outdoor plans. October stays pleasantly warm for daytime outings at 23°C, and the sea also averages 23°C, although it is the wettest month. It suits travellers happy to take beach time when the weather allows rather than depend on it daily. By November, daytime averages fall to 18°C and the sea to 19°C. Bring layers for evenings and waterproof cover, and treat swimming as optional rather than the purpose of the trip.
A little more detail
Playa de Palma weather FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
What is the best time to visit Playa de Palma?
Judged on warmth, low rainfall and sunshine, the best months in Playa de Palma are July, August and June. August is the hottest month (average high 30.6°C) and January the coolest (14.2°C).
How many months a year is Playa de Palma over 25°C?
4 months in Playa de Palma average a daytime high of 25°C or more, and 6 average 20°C or more.
When is the rainy season in Playa de Palma?
October is the wettest month in Playa de Palma (52 mm on average) and July the driest (5 mm). Annual rainfall averages 384 mm.
What is the hottest temperature recorded in Playa de Palma?
The hottest day recorded in Playa de Palma between 1991 and 2020 reached 39.4°C on 7 July 2019; the coldest fell to 2.3°C on 26 February 2013. Records come from daily data for 1991-2020, not from a single station's all-time history.
When is the sea warmest in Playa de Palma?
August has the warmest sea, averaging 27°C. July and September both average 25°C, making them good alternatives for comfortable swimming. If you prefer milder air temperatures alongside warm water, September is the better fit, though rain is more likely than in July.
Which month is best for avoiding rain?
July is the driest choice, averaging just 1 rain day, alongside 12 hours of sunshine. August and June are also relatively dry. July suits a holiday centred on outdoor time, provided you are comfortable with daytime temperatures averaging 30°C.
Can I expect warm evenings in May?
May nights average 16°C, so bring a light jumper or jacket for sitting outside after sunset. Daytime temperatures average 23°C, making light clothing useful during the day, but it is not yet the consistently warm evening weather of summer.
See also: Spain weather by month · where else is hot in August
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 Can Pastilla (Can Pastilla (adjacent)). Sea temperature from the nearest 5 km sea cell, 1.4 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