Almond blossom in Mallorca: when it starts, where to see it and the weather
Wetter Mallorca editorial team · · 2 min read
According to spain.info, the Balearic almond trees start to flower in late December and the fields stay white into March. The best time to see the blossom in Mallorca is January and February, when Palma averages highs of around 16 °C and lows of 8.6 to 8.7 °C over 2011 to 2025 (AEMET).
When the almond trees flower in Mallorca
According to Spain's tourism portal spain.info, the almond trees of the Balearic Islands start to blossom at the end of December, and the fields stay white into March. Wikipedia notes that mild spells in winter bring the almond blossom as early as January. January and February are therefore the main months for a visit. The exact peak depends on the winter and shifts from year to year.
Where to see the almond blossom in Mallorca
Almonds grow all over Mallorca. The production area of the protected geographical indication "Almendra de Mallorca" covers the whole island, according to its 2014 specification, and almonds account for 49.7 % of the island's fruit tree area. As areas for routes, spain.info names:
- the whole Serra de Tramuntana
- the surroundings of Selva in the north
- Bunyola and Marratxí in the west
- the surroundings of Son Servera in the east
According to spain.info, Son Servera holds an almond blossom fair between late January and early February.
What weather to expect in Mallorca
Averaged over 2011 to 2025, Palma reaches highs of 16.3 °C and lows of 8.7 °C in January, according to AEMET OpenData. February brings 16.4 °C and 8.6 °C, the coolest nights of the year. January has 42.8 mm of rain on 6.0 days with at least 1 mm, February 37.4 mm on 5.3 days. These are averages for Palma at sea level, not a forecast. Inland and in the mountains the nights are cooler.
What this means for planning a Mallorca trip
The reading is clear: for the almond blossom you need a warm jacket for mornings and evenings and some flexibility in your plans. A dry, sunny day shows the blossom at its best, so check the current forecast before setting off. Monthly figures are on the January weather and February weather pages, and all months side by side in the calendar.
Frequently asked questions
When do the almond trees blossom in Mallorca?
According to spain.info the almond trees of the Balearic Islands start to flower at the end of December and the blossom lasts into March. The best time to see the blossom in Mallorca is January and February, and the peak shifts with each winter.
Where can you see the almond blossom in Mallorca?
Almonds grow all over the island. For routes, spain.info names the Serra de Tramuntana, the area around Selva, Bunyola, Marratxí and the area around Son Servera.
How warm is Mallorca during the almond blossom?
In January Palma averages 16.3 °C by day and 8.7 °C at night, in February 16.4 °C and 8.6 °C, according to AEMET for 2011 to 2025. These are averages, not a forecast.
Does it rain often in Mallorca during the almond blossom?
Not often. January brings an average of 42.8 mm of rain on 6.0 days in Palma, February 37.4 mm on 5.3 days, according to AEMET. After November and March, January has the most rain days of the year, but most days still stay dry.
Text written with AI and automatically checked against editorial rules before publication. Figures come from the linked sources. Wetter Mallorca is not an official weather service.
