Santa Eulalia weather by month

When to go to Santa Eulalia

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: June, July, August, September. November is the wettest month (48 mm, about 7 rainy days) and July the driest (3 mm). The sea is warmest in August at 26.5°C and coolest in February at 14.1°C.

Getting there

A direct flight from London Gatwick to Ibiza Airport (IBZ, 19 km from Santa Eulària des Riu) 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 Santa Eulalia between 1991 and 2020 reached 37.3°C on 7 July 2019; the coldest fell to 2.7°C on 4 February 2012. In August one day in ten tops 32.2°C and about 53% of days pass 30°C; in January one night in ten drops to 7.8°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was September 1996 with 186 mm, against a September average of 43 mm.

Winter and spring: mild days, but swimming comes later

December, January and February suit time outdoors rather than holidays built around swimming. January and February average 15°C by day and 10°C at night, so bring a jacket rather than relying on light holiday clothes. December is slightly milder, but still calls for layers. Spring brings a gradual improvement: March reaches 17°C and April 19°C, making walking more comfortable than in the summer heat. The catch is the sea, which remains chilly even as afternoons become warmer. May is the better compromise for warmth without hot days, averaging 22°C with just 3 rain days. Its 18°C sea may still feel brisk, so choose it for comfortable outdoor time rather than expecting long, warm swims. Keep a light layer handy after sunset throughout spring.

Summer: the strongest choice for sunshine and warm seas

June is a good fit if you want beach weather without the highest daytime temperatures. It averages 27°C, with 11 hours of sunshine and a 22°C sea, while evenings stay warm enough for lighter clothing. July and August both average 30°C by day, making shade and a slower pace sensible around midday. July has the most sunshine and the lowest rainfall, although that does not guarantee a completely dry stay. August has the warmest sea at 26°C, which favours travellers who spend plenty of time swimming. The trade-off is warm nights: August averages 24°C after dark, so do not expect evenings to provide much cooling.

Autumn: warm water lasts longer than reliably dry weather

September is the strongest autumn option for swimming, with a 25°C sea and daytime temperatures of 27°C. It still feels warm, but its 5 rain days mean allowing more flexibility than in July. October remains suitable for travellers who like warmth without intense heat: days average 23°C and the sea holds at 22°C. Shorter sunshine hours and more frequent rain make it less dependable for a holiday spent entirely outdoors. By November, daytime temperatures fall to 18°C and rain is more frequent than in any other month. Bring layers and waterproofs, and treat swimming as optional rather than the main reason to go.