Santa Ponsa weather by month

When to go to Santa Ponsa

For beach weather, look at months where the daytime average clears 25°C and rainy days stay low: July, August, September. October is the wettest month (53 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, 23 km from Santa Ponsa) 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 Ponsa between 1991 and 2020 reached 36.8°C on 1 August 2017; the coldest fell to 3.2°C on 4 February 2012. In August one day in ten tops 30.4°C and about 14% of days pass 30°C; in February one night in ten drops to 7.1°C or below. The wettest single month of the period was November 2001 with 167 mm, against a November average of 51 mm.

Winter and spring: mild afternoons, cool water

December, January and February suit travellers happy to swap swimming for time outdoors in layers. December averages 15°C by day, while January and February sit at 14°C, with nights around 10°C. Bring a jacket for evenings and something waterproof rather than relying on settled sunshine. March edges up to 15°C, but the sea remains a chilly 14°C, so warmer air does not yet mean comfortable swimming. April reaches 17°C, although its 7 rain days make flexible plans sensible. May is the stronger spring choice for warmth, with 21°C afternoons and 16°C nights. You can dress more lightly during the day, but keep a layer for later. The catch is the sea: at 18°C, it may still feel brisk if you prefer a leisurely swim.

Summer: the strongest choice for swimming and sunshine

June offers a useful balance: 25°C days, a 22°C sea and little rain make it a good choice if you want beach weather without the highest average temperatures. July is sunnier and drier, with 12 hours of sunshine and just 1 rain day on average. Its 28°C afternoons favour an early start for anything active, followed by shade during the hottest part of the day. August is similarly hot, but the sea reaches 27°C and nights average 24°C. That suits warm-water swimmers, though evenings offer limited cooling. Pack light clothing and sun protection, and prioritise accommodation where you can sleep comfortably in the heat.

Autumn: lingering warmth, with a greater chance of rain

September still feels like a swimming month on the averages, with both daytime air and sea at 25°C. The compromise is rain: 7 rain days mean it is less dependable for uninterrupted outdoor plans than summer. October remains comfortable for being outside at 22°C, and the sea also averages 22°C, so swimming is still a reasonable prospect if you are comfortable with that temperature. However, its 8 rain days make a waterproof layer useful. November drops to 18°C by day and 14°C at night, with similarly frequent rain. It suits travellers who value mild afternoons more than beach heat; bring layers and leave room to rearrange outdoor plans.