When is the best time to relax in Mallorca? We tell you about the temperature of the air and sea water by months. Learn about the peculiarities of the weather and the amount of precipitation. How long is the beach season? Reviews of tourists.
January
Water and air temperature. In the coldest month of the year, the air temperature during the day is +13 ... + 15 ° С. On clear sunny days it is warmer +17 ... + 18 ° С, and at night it gets colder up to + 7 ° С. Sea water +14 ... + 15 ° С.
Weather. With its subtropical climate, Majorca's winters are humid and warm. Almost all the time it is cloudy, it rains for half a month, and the sea is often stormy. The mountains in the east and northwest of the island are covered with snow.
Reviews of tourists. Holidays in January in Mallorca are a lot of fun. After the winter holidays, prices in hotels are reduced to a minimum. Tourists love the relaxed resort atmosphere, the blooming roses and almonds. It's nice to go on excursions and go fishing.
February
Water and air temperature. In February, it is still cool in Mallorca +14 ... + 15 ° С. The water in the Mediterranean Sea has the same temperature.
Weather. At the end of winter, there are more cloudy days than clear ones. It rains for about half a month. Due to the increased humidity level, the coolness is felt more strongly. It gets especially cold in the evenings. For walks along deserted beaches and promenades, do not forget to bring a warm sweater and windproof jacket!
Reviews of tourists. Compared to frosty February in Central Russia and Siberia, the last month of winter in Mallorca is like summer. Vacationers are delighted with lush greenery, blooming gardens, aromas of herbs and pine needles.
March
Water and air temperature. For Russian tourists, the March weather in Mallorca is warm. Air temperature +15 ... + 18 ° С, and sea water +14 ... + 15 ° С. With the arrival of twilight, the Mediterranean winter returns, and it gets colder up to +8 ... + 10 ° С.
Weather. In early spring, there are more cloudless days. The sun warms more, so the nature of the island is actively awakening from winter sleep. In March, Majorca fields and meadows turn green, peach, lemon and orange trees bloom. There are 13 rainy days per month.
Reviews of tourists. The beach holiday season in Mallorca has not yet begun, so there are few holidaymakers. At the end of March, parents bring their children to Mallorca so that they can relax and gain strength during their school holidays. Many tourists in the reviews advise to go to Mallorca in March: it is comfortable to walk on the island, go on boat trips, and get acquainted with the sights. Tourists enjoy delicious island cuisine, spring holidays, colorful processions and masquerades.
April
Water and air temperature. At the beginning of the month, the air is warmed up to +18 ... + 19 ° С, and at the end - to +20 ... + 22 ° С. The sea is getting warmer + 15 ° С, but it is too early to swim.
Weather. Spring is stormy in Mallorca. Coastal resorts delight with lush subtropical greenery. The number of rainy days is reduced to 11. Daylight hours by the end of the month increase to 13.8 hours. During the day, vacationers walk in light clothes, and with the onset of dusk, they put on sweaters and closed shoes.
Reviews of tourists. Mid-spring is the best time to travel to Mallorca with small children. The high season has not yet arrived, there is not a large concentration of tourists and high prices. The little ones do not suffer from the heat and enjoy swimming in the heated pools of the hotels. Tourists from European countries come to Spain to participate in the celebration of Catholic Easter.
May
Water and air temperature. In May, real summer begins in Mallorca. Day air temperature +21 ... + 25 ° С. It is still cool at night + 13 ° С. At the beginning of the month the temperature of the sea water is + 17 ° С, and at the end it is already + 19 ° С. For long swims, the sea is still cool, but splashing in shallow water and walking on the water is very pleasant!
Weather. The rains do not create any particular inconvenience. There are only 8-9 days per month with short-term precipitation. There is a lot of sun, so you can get a good tan.
Reviews of tourists. The beach season starts in May in Mallorca. All restaurants, hotels, shops, water parks and attractions open. Vacationers love to spend time on the beaches, breathe in the sea air, walk along the coast and go on excursions.
June
Water and air temperature. In June in Mallorca it is warm in summer +25 ... + 27 ° С. Sometimes the thermometer rises to + 30 ° C. At night it is quite comfortable +19 ... + 20 ° С. Water temperature +22 ... + 23 ° С.
Weather. The sun shines 15 hours a day, and the number of rainy days is reduced to five. Warm and short rains do not bother anyone.
Reviews of tourists. If you don't know when is the best time to go to Mallorca for a beach holiday, book your hotel in June. In early summer, the resorts are not as crowded as in July and August, so you can save a little. Until the heat hits, excursion tourism, cycling, diving and surfing are popular.
July
Water and air temperature. Compared to June, Mallorca becomes warmer by 2-4 °: during the day +30 ... + 31 ° С, and at night +22 ... + 23 ° С. The water is very comfortable + 24 ... + 25 ° С, so both adults and children swim in the sea for a long time.
Weather. July is the driest month in Mallorca. The sun is baking with might and main. The weather is clear, there are almost no clouds and rains.
Reviews of tourists. Although it is hot in July, the heat is easily tolerated. The reason is the light wind, which is called embat here. Many believe that the pleasant microclimate on the island is created not only by fresh sea breezes, but also by mountainous terrain with pine trees.
August
Water and air temperature. At the end of summer, the average daytime temperature is + 29 ° С, but often the thermometer rises to +33 ... + 35 ° С. The sea water temperature reaches its maximum + 25 ... + 26 ° С.
Weather. In the first half of August, the weather is hot, but then it becomes a little easier. At the end of summer, there is practically no rain.
Reviews of tourists. August is the peak beach season in Mallorca. It's too hot for active tourism, so vacationers sunbathe and swim in the sea all day. In August, beaches and hotels are overcrowded. We advise you to book accommodation in advance - 3-4 months before the trip.
September
Water and air temperature. At the beginning of autumn, the air temperature gradually drops to +27 ... + 28 ° С. It gets cooler at night +21 ... + 22 ° С. The sea, heated in summer, cools down slowly - the water temperature is + 24 ° С.
Weather. In September, the weather in Majorca is dry, sunny and warm. Daylight hours are reduced from 13 to 11.8 hours. There are only two rainy days in a month. A real paradise for everyone who wants to extend their summer!
Reviews of tourists. Many people think that it is better to relax in Mallorca in September - this is the velvet season. There are fewer tourists. Instead of schoolchildren and students, parents with small children and elderly travelers who do not tolerate the summer heat appear at the resorts.
October
Water and air temperature. In the middle of autumn, the weather in Mallorca is warm. The air is warmed up to +22 ... + 24 ° С, and sea water - up to + 22 ° С.
Weather. October is unpredictable. Sometimes it is warm and clear, and sometimes it is damp and windy. The number of days with rains increases to 10.
Reviews of tourists. Beach activities in Mallorca continue during the velvet season. The entire resort infrastructure and water parks are working. In the mild autumn city, it is pleasant to visit the capital of the island - the city of Palma de Mallorca, on the picturesque Cape Formentor, in the Arta caves, natural parks of Cabrera and Galatzo.
November
Water and air temperature. In the first half of the month, it is still warm +20 ... + 22 ° С, but by the end of October it gets colder up to +17 ... + 18 ° С. Sea water temperature + 19 ° С.
Weather. In late autumn, the weather is capricious. It rains every other day, storms on the coast. It gets colder at night up to + 11 ° С, so windproof jackets with a hood will come in handy for walks by the sea.
Reviews of tourists. In November, the beaches on the island are empty, the number of operating hotels is declining.This is the month when it is better to go to Majorca for fans of windsurfing and kitesurfing. Vacationers like to ride the waves, walk and admire the beautiful landscapes.
December
Water and air temperature. At the beginning of winter, + 15 ° С on the island. Sea water is warmer than air + 16 ° С.
Weather. Days with precipitation are few, and the weather is clear for most of the month. It gets colder after sunset. At night, the thermometer drops to +8 ... + 10 ° С.
Reviews of tourists. In the low season, Mallorca is popular with hikers, excursionists and those who want to improve their health. There are excellent spas in Palma de Mallorca, other cities and mountain villages. At the end of December, people come to the island to celebrate Catholic Christmas and New Year.
When is the best time to relax in Mallorca?
The Spanish island has a magnificent mild climate with warm winters and hot summers, so tourists visit Mallorca all year round. The low season lasts from November to the end of March. It is cold to swim at this time, but holidaymakers get a lot of bonuses - sunny weather, low prices for tours, hotels and air tickets.
The beach season in Mallorca starts in May and ends in September. Most vacationers come in June, July and August, when the summer holidays come in Europe.
Tourists who do not want to spend time on crowded beaches enjoy holidays in Mallorca in the spring and early fall. It is not so hot during the velvet season, the beaches are less crowded, the weather is sunny, and the water in the Mediterranean is warm for swimming.
