May to June and September. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
May and June are the most often named for sun without the July and August crowds. Early autumn, around September, is the other favored window.
5 of the 7 travel guides we read name these months.
Average high and low in Palma de Mallorca, and days with rain
JanuaryChecking fares…January, February and March are the coldest and wettest months, with snow on the highest Serra de Tramuntana peaks.Winter highs are around 15-16°C, with lows of 6-8°C and occasional rain.Almond blossom season
FebruaryChecking fares…Winter surfing is possible in the northeast between December and February.Winter is the cheapest season, with a smaller tourist offer.
MarchChecking fares…Cyclists descend on the island between March and May, when it is sunny but not too hot.Between November and March there isn't really a tourist season.Spring has a higher chance of rain, but the weather is still good.
AprilChecking fares…April and May are the ideal months for hiking.Sailing conditions are ideal from April to October.Many clubs and resorts stay closed until April or May.
Best timeMayChecking fares…May is warm without being too hot, with greener landscapes and calm beaches.Daytime temperatures sit between 22 and 26°C, and the sea is 18 to 20°C.May is not the best for swimming; the water is still in the low 60s°F.
Best timeJuneChecking fares…June is the best month for a wedding: the heat is not yet oppressive and days are long.Water reaches the 70s°F in June.June or September is a better bet for a beach trip.
JulyChecking fares…July is great for swimming, behind August.July and August bring crowds, long lines and higher prices.July and August are the hottest months, reaching 40°C at midday.
AugustChecking fares…August is the best time to swim, when the water peaks and can reach the 80s°F.August is the hottest month, closely followed by July.
Best timeSeptemberChecking fares…Rain jumps considerably in September while sunshine drops.September and October are the best months for scuba diving, with the best visibility.September and October stay warm, with highs of around 24-28°C.
OctoberChecking fares…October is good for hiking but with a higher chance of rain.October is part of the low season, and the tourist season ends at the end of October.The writer swam in October, with water still warm enough.
NovemberChecking fares…New wine festivals take place in Binnisalem and Santa Maria in November.November is the best month to visit a vineyard.
DecemberChecking fares…Winter is the ideal option for a relaxed, more local experience with fewer tourists.Cruise traffic is lowest in November and December.Weather: Palma de Mallorca averages (long-term averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
Live fares from your airport. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
Festivals and seasons through the year
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