Majorca (Spain) weather - Met Office (2024)

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What is the most accurate weather site for Spain? ›

The AEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología) is the best and most accurate website to check the weather. You can also have a look at the rain, the temperatures, the clouds, the wind and a satellite image as well.

As one of Spain's Balearic Islands, Majorca has a typical Mediterranean climate with lots of heat in the summer and mild, stormy weather in the winter. The best time to go to Majorca is in the summer months from June to September. The weather is very warm, with highs of 30°C in August.

The southeast part of the island is definitely warmer than the northwest, but whichever part of the island lucky visitors choose to spend their holiday, sun is always guaranteed.

The weather in Mallorca remains warm throughout the year with average night time lows dropping to around 10ºC in December and January. The summer months can see temperatures reach 40ºC, although the averages are around 30ºC.

The southeast regions (Palma, Magaluf, El Arenal) are generally warmer and drier than the mountainous northwest and in the coastal towns you can bask in around 300 days of sunshine per year.

I have found the Accu app uncannily accurate in Spain, even using its hourly forecast to leave or finish early or late and to miss rain or intense heat.

Costa del Sol, whenever you choose

Do you know one of the many virtues of the coastline in Andalusia? Its warm climate when the rest of Spain is a lot colder. Over 320 days of sunshine a year and about 160 kilometres of coastline.

Spain, in the Mediterranean Basin, is California's climate cousin. On every continent except Antarctica, the west coasts share a similar climate, called the Mediterranean climate.

Fornalutx. If you stay by the coast you'll never see it, but Fornalutx is regarded by many as the most beautiful village on Mallorca, and one of the most stunning in Spain. You'll find it deep in the Sierra de Tramuntana, with winding streets, narrow stone steps, and flowers and greenery everywhere.

To include an excursion and two meals a day in your spending money you'll need around £50 per person per day, so around £350 a week. If you're heading away on a Half Board trip or an All Inclusive stay you'd be comfortable with around £35 per person per day to cover any ice creams or evening meals.

What part of Mallorca is best to stay in? ›

The key to having a great trip is to figure out where to stay. Undoubtedly, the most beautiful places to stay in Mallorca are concentrated in the Tramuntana Mountains, which dominate the western flank of the island. If you want to stay in an idyllic mountain village, we recommend Sóller, Deià, or Valldemossa.

Paseo del Borne is one of the most elegant and sophisticated streets in Palma. This street is known for its luxury fashion shops, jewellery and art galleries, as well as its stunning architecture. Along the promenade you will find the imposing Palma Cathedral, as well as some of the city's best restaurants.

“Mallorca” is the Spanish spelling of the island, while “Majorca” is the most popular spelling in English, as well as other languages and countries. Officially, the name of the island is Mallorca, which is technically the correct spelling.

Why are prices rising in Mallorca? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy and food prices - which surged at the onset of the war - remain high. In Majorca, inflation is currently at 5.8 per cent. The increase in tourism prices can be partly attributed to this global price surge.

The coldest month is January, and the wettest is November. In summer, between May and September, Palma's temperatures can range from 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F) during the day and 19.1°C (66.4°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F) at night.

The 44.5 degrees registered in Montuiri last month was the hottest temperature EVER registered in Mallorca, according to official figures from the Palma Met Office.