Palma de Mallorca · WinterMonth summary
Palma de Mallorca weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
10°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (9.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Palma de Mallorca in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.0/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Palma de Mallorca in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Quiet season in the vineyards — intimate tastings and reduced prices In December, Palma de Mallorca sees 16°C during the day with 8.8h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 8°C | 15°C | 20% | 1.4 | 9.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 8°C | 16°C | 19% | 1.6 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 10°C | 17°C | 28% | 1.7 | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 20°C | 28% | 1.8 | 12.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 15°C | 23°C | 25% | 1.4 | 13.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ June | 20°C | 28°C | 15% | 1.0 | 14.0h | 9.6/10 |
| ☀️ July | 23°C | 32°C | 9% | 0.4 | 14.0h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ August | 23°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.7 | 12.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 28°C | 31% | 2.3 | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 17°C | 24°C | 29% | 2.1 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 13°C | 19°C | 29% | 2.1 | 9.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ December | 10°C | 16°C | 24% | 1.1 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Palma de Mallorca averages 16°C, 24% rainy days and 8.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 9.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Palma de Mallorca in December
Is December a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
December is an acceptable time for Palma de Mallorca (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (9.6/10) if possible.
What to do in Palma de Mallorca in December?
With 16°C max and 8.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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