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Best time to visit Mallorca

Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.

Best time to visit Mallorca, Spain

Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.

Month	Weather	Crowds	Prices	Highlights
January	7-15°C, often cloudy with rain, occasional sunshine	low	low	• Quieter island experience • Winter hiking opportunities ⚠ Some coastal restaurants and smaller hotels may be closed.
February	8-16°C, variable, can be rainy and windy	low	low	• Almond blossom season (late Feb) • Carnival celebrations ⚠ Almond blossom bloom is weather-dependent and can vary.
March	10-18°C, improving sunshine, still some rain risk	low	low	• Early spring wildflowers • Cycling season begins ⚠ Sea is still too cold for most swimming.
April	12-20°C, increasingly sunny, occasional spring showers	moderate	moderate	• Easter celebrations • First beach days possible ⚠ Easter week can see a spike in local and national tourists.
May	16-24°C, plenty of sunshine, warm evenings	moderate	moderate	• Ideal beach and outdoor activity weather • Vibrant floral displays ⚠ Book accommodations and flights in advance for best rates.
June	20-28°C, very sunny, warm sea temperatures	high	high	• Start of beach season • Long daylight hours ⚠ Crowds build significantly towards the end of the month.
July	23-31°C, hot and sunny, minimal rain	peak	peak	• Peak beach and swimming conditions • Vibrant nightlife ⚠ Heat can be intense; seek shade and stay hydrated.
August	24-32°C, very hot and sunny, rare rain showers	peak	peak	• Prime swimming and sunbathing • Festivals across the island ⚠ August is the hottest month; consider coastal breezes.
September	20-28°C, warm and sunny, sea still very warm	high	high	• Excellent swimming conditions • Fewer family crowds after school starts ⚠ Prices remain high due to continued demand.
October	16-24°C, pleasant sunshine with more chance of rain	moderate	moderate	• Grape harvest festivals • Good for hiking and cycling • Still warm enough for some beach time ⚠ Weather can become more unpredictable later in the month.
November	11-19°C, cool, increasingly cloudy and rainy	low	low	• Local markets • Off-season tranquility ⚠ Many tourist facilities begin to close for winter.
December	8-16°C, cool, often overcast with rain, occasional sunshine	low	low	• Christmas markets and decorations • Winter walking ⚠ New Year's Eve can see a slight price increase in popular areas.

Annual events worth timing your trip around

February

Carnival

Festive parades and parties in towns across the island.

January

Sant Antoni Abat Festival

Bonfires and traditional celebrations honoring Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals.

June

Nit de Sant Joan (St. John's Eve)

Bonfires on beaches and city squares, fireworks, and open-air parties.

May

Festa del Siurell

Festival celebrating the traditional Mallorcan clay whistle figurines.

November

Dijous Bo (Good Thursday)

One of the largest agricultural and craft fairs in Mallorca, held in Inca.

June

Mallorca Live Festival

A major music festival featuring international and local artists.

August

Festival de Música Clásica de Deià

Classical music concerts held in the picturesque village of Deià.

Insider timing tips

•The shoulder seasons (May, June, September, October) offer the best balance of pleasant weather, manageable crowds, and reasonable prices.
•August is peak heat and peak price, with the island at its most crowded, especially in coastal resorts.
•While summer is popular, the sea remains warm enough for swimming well into October.
•Winter months (January-March) see many smaller, family-run businesses close, particularly in less tourist-centric towns.
•Mallorca experiences a 'second summer' in September and early October, with warm seas and fewer school-holiday crowds than August.