Palma, Balearic Islands Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Palma, Balearic Islands gets 470 mm of precipitation a year over about 75 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 30°C) and January the coldest (average low 8°C).

Palma climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Palma, Balearic Islands has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 16°C in January to 30°C in August. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.

How much rain does Palma get?

Palma gets 470 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 75 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 59% of Spain.

October is the wettest month, with 73 mm. July is the driest, with 5 mm. November has the most rainy days, about 10.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 71 days, to July 25, 2026.

Palma weather by month

Palma weather in January

In January, Palma averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The January record high is 24°C (2021) and the record low is -3°C (1975).

Palma weather in February

In February, Palma averages a high of 16°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The February record high is 24°C (2020) and the record low is -3°C (1975).

Palma weather in March

In March, Palma averages a high of 18°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. The March record high is 27°C (2023) and the record low is -4°C (1973). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Palma weather in April

In April, Palma averages a high of 20°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 38 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The April record high is 29°C (2024) and the record low is -2°C (1977). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Palma weather in May

In May, Palma averages a high of 23°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The May record high is 35°C (1973) and the record low is 2°C (1975). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Palma weather in June

In June, Palma averages a high of 27°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (2001) and the record low is 7°C (1976).

Palma weather in July

In July, Palma averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 12°C (1974).

Palma weather in August

In August, Palma averages a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (2022) and the record low is 12°C (1972).

Palma weather in September

In September, Palma averages a high of 27°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 60 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (1998) and the record low is 6°C (1972).

Palma weather in October

In October, Palma averages a high of 24°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 73 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The October record high is 31°C (2004) and the record low is 0°C (1974).

Palma weather in November

In November, Palma averages a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 68 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. The sun is out about 48% of daylight hours. The November record high is 28°C (1995) and the record low is -2°C (1976). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Palma weather in December

In December, Palma averages a high of 17°C and a low of 10°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The December record high is 26°C (2023) and the record low is -2°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Palma

July is the sunniest month in Palma, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest, at 46%. Over the year the sun shines about 57% of daylight hours. Palma is sunnier than 78% of Spain.

Humidity peaks in February at 77% and is lowest in July at 69%.

Palma has about 13 days a year above 32°C. Palma is cooler than 65% of Spain.

Palma weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Palma station is 39°C, on August 13, 2022. The coldest is -4°C, on March 1, 1973.

The wettest day on record brought 124 mm of rain, on September 4, 2015.

30 all-time records have been set at the station since 1972.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.6°C per decade since 1974.

The best time to visit Palma

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.

Winter (December–February) is mild, with average highs around 16°C and lows near 9°C.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 20°C and lows near 13°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 29°C and lows near 22°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 24°C and lows near 16°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January44 mm876%52%-10°24°-3°
February37 mm877%55%-10°24°-3°
March29 mm675%46%-10°27°-4°
April38 mm772%50%-9°29°-2°
May31 mm571%56%-7°35°
June14 mm372%64%-5°37°
July5.1 mm169%82%-3°38°12°
August22 mm370%75%-3°39°12°
September60 mm772%54%-3°36°
October73 mm975%52%-5°31°
November68 mm1077%48%-7°28°-2°
December49 mm977%54%-9°26°-2°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Palma climate questions

How much rain does Palma get?

Palma gets 470 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 75 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Palma?

October is the wettest month in Palma, with 73 mm. July is the driest, with 5 mm.

How many rainy days does Palma have a year?

Palma has about 75 days with measurable rain in an average year. November has the most, about 10.

What is the hottest month in Palma?

August is the warmest month in Palma, with an average high of 30°C.

What is the coldest month in Palma?

January is the coldest month in Palma, with an average low of 8°C.

What is the record high temperature in Palma?

The record high at the Palma station is 39°C, set on August 13, 2022. The record low is -4°C, on March 1, 1973.

What is the sunniest month in Palma?

July is the sunniest month in Palma, with sunshine about 82% of daylight hours. March is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Palma?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically March to May and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 19°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station PALMA DE MALLORCA CMT (3 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station PALMA DE MALLORCA CMT.