The month in detail
What to expect in October
Autumn in Palma de Mallorca is often underrated: 24°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain risk remains low (21% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
October ranks 4 out of 12 months in Palma de Mallorca. Compared to September: −4°C daytime, −1.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
4 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
16°
Sea
23°C
pleasant for swimming
Daylight
10.9h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Palma de Mallorca is June (9.4/10), 1.3 pt higher than October.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Spain
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 15°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 22%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Palma de Mallorca ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SpainTemperate oceanic climate with a 9.4 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
39.57°N · 2.65°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
June is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 20.0°C lows, 10.9h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days. The months of June & September offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Palma de Mallorca get in June?
Palma de Mallorca averages 10.9 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Palma de Mallorca?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Palma de Mallorca in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 20.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Palma de Mallorca good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Palma de Mallorca scores 6.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Palma de Mallorca?
January is the most difficult month to visit Palma de Mallorca, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Palma de Mallorca in October?
In October, the sea averages 23°C in Palma de Mallorca: pleasant for swimming. Swimming is pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Palma de Mallorca in October?
The average UV index reaches 4 in October in Palma de Mallorca (moderate), with about 10.9h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.