Best time to visit Palma, Spain

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The best time to visit Palma is April-May

When’s the best time to visit Palma, you ask? Based on several factors like the weather and climate, cost of flights and hotels, peak travel seasons and much more, the best time to go to Palma is April-May.

The warmest month of the year in Palma is August, where the average temperature gets to around 29℃ (85℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 31℃ (88℉) on the hottest days in summer. The weather at night in the winter, which is around February-time, can get down to a minimum of 6℃ (44℉).

The sun stays up the longest in Palma in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Palma usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Palma, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.

Warmest month

August

Least rainfall

July

Most daylight

July

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Palma seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Palma as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Palma is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Palma

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Palma for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Palma climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Palma for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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JUL
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OCT
NOV
DEC

Palma in January

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 18 days
  • Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 11 days
18 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Palma in February

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 16 days
  • Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 10 days
16 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Palma in March

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 10 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in March, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Palma in April

  • Average temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average humidity: 73%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 11 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in April, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Palma in May

  • Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 8 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in May, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Palma in June

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
  • Average humidity: 65%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 12mm (0") over 4 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Palma in July

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 66%
  • Average sunny days: 26 days
  • Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 4 days
26 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Palma in August

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 67%
  • Average sunny days: 25 days
  • Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
25 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Palma in September

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 69%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Palma in October

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 10 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Palma in November

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 72%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 45mm (2") over 13 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in November, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie.


Palma in December

  • Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
  • Average high temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 8 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
8 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Palma in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Palma is usually August, where temperatures tend to rise to around 29℃ (85℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Palma is generally around July. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in July first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Palma is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Palma, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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