The climate in Majorca

The climate of Majorca is typical of much of the Mediterranean. The summers are very hot, yet in the winter temperatures remain mild and considerably warmer than in Northern Europe. Rainfall is generally fairly low especially during the summer. In the Autumn around October time the rains come and this through to January is considered the wettest time of the year. With the rain in October and November known as the winters spring, the landscape changes and many plants burst into life sprouting leaves, even blooming. In the Autumn there is still a very good chance of seeing the sunshine for many days. Temperatures have in recent years held up very well in October. In 2004 record temperatures were reported (an increasingly common occurrence as the climate warms). November is cooler and the winter is near. It is still often pleasantly warm for several hours a day although the nights can be quite chilly especially in the mountains of the north west. If you are sitting out in the midday sun during the winter in Majorca it can be quite hot in a t shirt. Considerably more comfortable than one might be in Manchester or London at this time of year. Head to the south and east for the best temperatures and shelter from the Serra da Tramuntana. With fewer tourists the winter is still a good time to visit with reduced rental rates on accommodation.

Come the middle of February and spring is already in the air. The scenery is blessed with the stunning Almond blossoms covering Majorca's countryside. Longer days, more light and increasing temperatures make spring the ideal time to visit.

The island is mild almost all year long and low levels of precipitation on the island make it an ideal holiday destination. During the high season which runs from July through to August rain is an almost unheard of phenomenon and the sunshine's almost every day. The average temperature in July is around 24ºC. In January it is approximately 11ºC.

The islands geography, particularly the Tramuntana Mountains in the north provide shelter from the wind and rain. As a result precipitation in the south of the island is considerably lower than in the north. Despite the possibility of rain out of season Majorca has many more sunny days than countries in northern Europe. In January there is still an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day!

Majorca Climate Temperature Chart