# Mallorca in December: weather, temperatures and rain days > Weather in Mallorca in December: mild and drier than November. Readings from 15 years in Palma and a calendar for every day. Canonical: https://wettermallorca.com/en/december/ Updated on: 2026-10-02 In December it is mild in Mallorca and clearly drier than in November. It is too cool for swimming. ## In short In December, Palma de Mallorca reaches 17.8 °C by day and 10.5 °C at night on average. There are 4.5 rain days and 36.2 mm of rainfall, and the sea is around 17.0 °C. The values are averages for the years 2011 to 2025 at the Palma Puerto station. A mild winter month for the city and walks, not a swimming month. ## Key points - By day 17.8 °C on average, at night 10.5 °C in Palma de Mallorca. - 4.5 rain days with at least 1 mm, 36.2 mm of rainfall in total. - Sea temperature off the Bay of Palma: 17.0 °C on average. - Extremes 2011 to 2025: at most 26.0 °C, at least 4.2 °C. - Mild and drier than November, not a swimming month. ## What the weather is like in Mallorca in December In Mallorca December is a mild winter month. After the wet November it gets drier again: there are fewer rain days than in November and in January. The nights are cool. On average over the years 2011 to 2025, the Palma Puerto station reaches 17.8 °C by day and 10.5 °C at night in December. On 4.5 days at least 1 mm of rain falls, adding up to 36.2 mm in the month. For comparison: in November the average high is 20.3 °C, in January it is 16.3 °C. For rainfall, December ranks number 7 of 12 months. The wettest is November with 87.3 mm, the driest is July with 3.0 mm. Individual days deviate strongly from the average. The highest value for December in the years 2011 to 2025 was 26.0 °C on 12 December 2023, the lowest 4.2 °C on 2 December 2017. The figures apply to Palma right on the coast. Inland and in the Serra de Tramuntana, the weather can turn out very different on the same day. ## Day by day: December in Palma in the calendar The calendar shows for each day in December the average high and low for the years 2011 to 2025 and the share of years in which at least 1 mm of rain fell on that date. These are averages from past years and not a forecast. For the next few days, see the [live forecast for Mallorca](https://wettermallorca.com/en/forecast/). ## Sea temperature in Mallorca in December Off the Bay of Palma the sea averages 17.0 °C in December. In November it is 20.0 °C, in January 15.4 °C. The sea is still warmer than in March and April, but too cold for a longer swim for most people. The value comes from the NOAA OISST satellite analysis for open water off the bay, averaged over 2011 to 2025. For this month, 14 rather than 15 years go into the average, because the series has a gap. In shallow coves and right at the beach the water can be warmer or colder. ## What to pack for Mallorca in December For December you pack a jumper, long trousers and a jacket, plus a light top for sunny hours. Rain protection and sturdy shoes are part of it. A warm layer is comfortable in the evening. ## Which activities suit the weather in December - Beach: Walks yes, swimming only for the hardy. - Boat trip: Depends on wind and sea conditions. Ask whether trips run in December. - Hiking: Good conditions on dry days, and set off early because of the short days. - Caves: Independent of the weather and good for a wet day. - City: In December Palma is easy to explore on foot without heat. The [climate table for Mallorca](https://wettermallorca.com/en/climate-table/) and the overview of the [best time to visit](https://wettermallorca.com/en/best-time-to-visit/) show how December fits into the whole year. Right next to it are [November](https://wettermallorca.com/en/november/) and [January](https://wettermallorca.com/en/january/). The travel guide [mallorcaplaner.com](https://mallorcaplaner.com/) collects ideas for outings. ## Frequently asked questions ### How warm is it in Mallorca in December? In Palma de Mallorca the average high in December is 17.8 °C and the average low is 10.5 °C. These are averages for the years 2011 to 2025 at the Palma Puerto station on the coast. Individual days can be much warmer or cooler. ### How often does it rain in Mallorca in December? On average Palma has 4.5 rain days in December, meaning days with at least 1 mm of precipitation. The total is 36.2 mm. For rainfall, December ranks number 7 of 12 months. The wettest is November with 87.3 mm, the driest is July with 3.0 mm. ### Can you swim in the sea in Mallorca in December? The sea off the Bay of Palma averages 17.0 °C in December. The sea is still warmer than in March and April, but too cold for a longer swim for most people. The value applies to open water, and in shallow coves it can be different. ### What should I pack for Mallorca in December? For December you pack a jumper, long trousers and a jacket, plus a light top for sunny hours. Rain protection and sturdy shoes are part of it. A warm layer is comfortable in the evening. ### What were the highest and the lowest temperature in December in Palma de Mallorca? At the Palma Puerto station, the highest value for December in the years 2011 to 2025 was 26.0 °C, measured on 12 December 2023. The lowest was 4.2 °C on 2 December 2017. Earlier years are not part of this analysis, so these are not all-time records. ### Is December a good time to visit Mallorca? Yes for a quiet winter holiday with the city, walks and hikes. December is mild and drier than November. A beach holiday is not possible. ### How reliable is a weather forecast for Mallorca in December? The live forecast for Palma covers around 9 to 10 days and comes from MET Norway. For later days in December, the calendar shows averages for the years 2011 to 2025. They tell you what is typical, not what the weather will be on your travel day. ## 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 - [MET Norway, Locationforecast 2.0](https://api.met.no/weatherapi/locationforecast/2.0/documentation), checked on 2026-10-02