# Best time to visit Mallorca by type of trip > Best time to visit Mallorca by type of trip: swimming, hiking, cycling, city and winter breaks, derived from 15 years of readings in Palma. Canonical: https://wettermallorca.com/en/best-time-to-visit/ Updated on: 2026-10-02 There is no single best time to visit Mallorca. Which month fits depends on whether you want to swim, hike, cycle or explore Palma. ## In short The best time to visit Mallorca depends on the purpose. For swimming, June to September are suitable, and in August the sea is warmest at 26.9 °C. For hiking and cycling, March to May and October fit. If you want to avoid heat and still have warmth, choose May or October. The basis is readings from Palma from 2011 to 2025. ## Key points - Swimming in Mallorca: June to September, warmest sea in August at 26.9 °C. - Hiking and cycling: March to May, in April it is 20.4 °C by day in Palma. - Greatest heat: July with 30.6 °C and August with 30.9 °C by day. - Most rain: November with 87.3 mm, then October with 63.1 mm. - Mild winter: in January 16.3 °C by day in Palma de Mallorca, too cold for swimming. ## Best time for a beach holiday in Mallorca For beach and sea, warm water and dry days are what count. June to September offer both. The sea off the Bay of Palma averages 22.7 °C in June, 25.7 °C in July, 26.9 °C in August and 25.9 °C in September. Rain is the exception in high summer: on average there are 0.6 rain days in July and 1.7 rain days in June. With 5.1 rain days, September is clearly more changeable, but it has warmer water than July. October can still be a swimming month too, because in October the sea, at 23.5 °C, is warmer than in June. However, October is the second wettest month with 63.1 mm. ## Best time for hiking and cycling in Mallorca If you want to be active, you need mild days without heat. In Palma the average high is 18.1 °C in March, 20.4 °C in April and 23.5 °C in May. In October it is 25.1 °C. With 6.1 rain days, March still brings rain more often, but the amounts stay moderate. In May there are only 3.0 rain days. In high summer, with 30.9 °C in August, longer tours only make sense early in the morning. In the mountains it is cooler and often wetter than on the coast. The values from Palma are only a guide there. ## Best time for Palma and day trips Palma can be visited all year round. In winter the days stay mild, with 16.3 °C on average in January. In spring and autumn it is warm without the midday heat dominating the day. In July and August, with 30.6 °C and 30.9 °C by day, sightseeing belongs in the morning or the evening. For rain days in autumn, museums, market halls and caves are a good fallback. ## Mallorca in winter: mild, but no swimming weather From December to February, the average highs in Palma range between 16.3 °C in January and 17.8 °C in December. The nights are cool, with 8.6 °C on average in February. The sea is coldest in February at 14.5 °C. Winter suits quiet days, the city and hikes on dry days. November, just before, is the wettest month of the year with 87.3 mm and 8.1 rain days. December is clearly drier again. ## If you are tied to the summer school holidays July and August are hot and almost free of rain. July is the driest month of the year with 3.0 mm. Plan for shade around midday, plenty of water and activities in the morning or evening. If your dates are flexible and you cope badly with heat, June and September offer similar swimming weather at lower temperatures. ## What this assessment does not cover The recommendations are based solely on temperature, rain and sea temperature. This analysis contains no data on wind, hours of sunshine or visitor numbers. Prices depend on providers and dates and are not given here. All figures side by side are in the [climate table for Mallorca](https://wettermallorca.com/en/climate-table/). Individual months in detail: [May](https://wettermallorca.com/en/may/), [June](https://wettermallorca.com/en/june/), [September](https://wettermallorca.com/en/september/) and [October](https://wettermallorca.com/en/october/). For the next few days, see the [forecast](https://wettermallorca.com/en/forecast/). The travel guide [mallorcaplaner.com](https://mallorcaplaner.com/) collects ideas for outings. ## Best time to visit Mallorca by type of trip | Type of trip | Suitable months | Reason according to readings from Palma | |---|---|---| | Beach holiday | June to September | Warm sea, very little rain in June, July and August | | Hiking and cycling | March to May, October | Mild to warm days without summer heat | | City break in Palma | All year round, most pleasant in spring and autumn | Mild in winter, hot at midday in high summer | | Boat trips | June to September | Fewest rain days and warm water | | Quiet winter break | December to February | Mild days, cool nights, sea too cold for swimming | ## Frequently asked questions ### When is the best time to visit Mallorca for swimming? From June to September. The sea off Palma averages 22.7 °C in June and reaches 26.9 °C in August. In July and August it almost never rains. In September the water is still very warm, but there are more rain days. ### When is the best time to visit Mallorca for hiking? In spring from March to May and in October. The average highs in Palma then range between 18.1 °C in March and 25.1 °C in October. In summer it is too hot for long tours, and November has the most rain. ### In which month is Mallorca at its hottest? In August. The average high in Palma is 30.9 °C in August and 30.6 °C in July. The nights also stay very warm. If you want to avoid heat, it is better to travel in May, June, September or October. ### When is the rainiest time in Mallorca? In autumn. In Palma, on average 56.3 mm falls in September, 63.1 mm in October and 87.3 mm in November. It is not a continuous rainy season: the rain falls on individual days, and in between it is often dry. ### Is Mallorca warm enough for a holiday in winter? For the city, walks and hikes, yes. In Palma the average high is 16.3 °C in January and 17.8 °C in December. For a beach holiday it is too cool, and the sea is only 14.5 °C in February. ### Which month is the driest in Mallorca? July. In Palma, on average only 3.0 mm of rain falls on 0.6 rain days in July. June is also very dry with 14.9 mm. In August it rarely rains, but when it does it is often heavy. ### Is May or September better for a trip to Mallorca? That depends on the aim. In May Palma has 23.5 °C by day with 3.0 rain days, but the sea is only 18.9 °C. In September it is 28.3 °C and 25.9 °C in the water, but there are 5.1 rain days. For swimming September wins, for hiking May. ## Sources - [AEMET OpenData, daily climate values](https://opendata.aemet.es/), checked on 2026-10-03 - [AEMET station inventory, station B228 Palma, Puerto (39.5542 N, 2.6253 E, 3 m)](https://opendata.aemet.es/centrodedescargas/productosAEMET), checked on 2026-10-03 - [NOAA OISST v2.1, daily sea surface temperature, via NOAA CoastWatch ERDDAP](https://coastwatch.pfeg.noaa.gov/erddap/griddap/ncdcOisst21Agg_LonPM180.html), checked on 2026-10-02