Does Mallorca rain a lot?

In Mallorca, there is a subtropical island, where the sun is shining around eight hours a day. The average rainfall is 400 millimeters per year in the southern part and approximately 1,400 in the southern part.



No, Mallorca (Majorca) does not rain a lot; it enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. On average, the island receives about 420 mm (16.5 inches) of rainfall annually, which is relatively low compared to Northern Europe or the UK. However, the rain is not evenly distributed. The wettest month is October, which can see sudden, heavy torrential downpours or "Gota Fría" storms that cause localized flooding. The winter months (November through February) see occasional rain but are mostly characterized by "Calma," or periods of clear, cool, and still weather. The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in the northwest receives significantly more rain and even occasional snow than the flat southern plains or the capital, Palma. Summers are extremely dry, with July often seeing almost zero rainfall. If you are visiting in 2026, you can generally expect dry weather, but if you are planning a hiking trip in the autumn or winter, a light waterproof jacket is a wise addition for those sudden, brief Mediterranean showers.

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Beautiful island of Mallorca has more or less 300 days of glorious sunshine every year! However, still there are about 50 days on average when the sun doesn't shine. Mostly, black rain clouds pass through Mallorca quite quickly, but it's possible that it will stick around for a couple of days.

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August is the hottest month in Majorca with an average temperature of 25°C (76°F) and the coldest is January at 10°C (50°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 13 in July. The wettest month is October with an average of 69mm of rain.

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Majorca is a fantastic year-round holiday destination with lots of warm sunshine lasting throughout the year. 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.

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Areas to avoid If you're after something more relaxed, do stay away from Magaluf and Palma Nova as these places are where you'll find a lot of the 18-30's groups, along with English-style pubs, a big drinking culture and all-night parties. They are also jam-packed during the peak tourism months of July and August.

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The wind in Mallorca can also vary depending on the time of year and location. During the summer, the prevailing winds are the easterly winds, which blow from the east and can be hot and dry.

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Although Tenerife is on the same latitude as California, the prevailing Trade Winds ensure a pleasant breeze keeps temperatures spring-like twelve months a year. Mallorca on the other hand is on the same latitude as New York, colder in winter and hotter in summer than Tenerife.

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In Barcelona September sees daytime averages of 25ºC and the sea is still warm enough for swimming at 24ºC, though by October it will be down to 21ºC whether in or out of the water. On Mallorca it will still be 26ºC in September with a sea temperature of 25ºC, while in October both are an average of 22C.

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Mallorca - Cala Major sea temperatures peak in the range 25 to 28°C (77 to 82°F) on around the 18th of August and are at their lowest on about the 1st of March, in the range 13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Mallorca - Cala Major climb to their maximum in the third week of August.

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If you're the wild swimming type, swimming all year round in Mallorca's not difficult. You just jump in the sea. But, although the Med often looks gorgeous in winter, a dip in the ocean might be exhilarating and life-affirming but relaxing it ain't.

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Nights may still get cold during spring in Mallorca and spring season is generally too cold for swimming in the ocean. Mallorca is a year-round great holiday destination with great weather. The surround ocean deters extreme weather. Majorca's high tourist season begins in April and ends around late September.

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Located in the South East of the island, Calo d'es Moro is home to some of the clearest blue water to be found in the world. Bordered on either side by steep cliffs full of greenery and caves, the combination of colours is truly stunning.

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Mallorca normally experiences mild winters, with temperatures between 46 and 54 degrees, according to the island's tourism board, and sudden, heavy rainfall is common in autumn and winter. Heavy snowfall is rare but not unheard of: Notable instances include seven days of snow in 1956 and two days in 2012.

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During the summer months, from June to September, the sea temperature in Mallorca is usually between 23°C and 26°C, which makes it an ideal time to enjoy the beaches and water activities. In winter, sea temperatures are cooler, averaging around 14°C in January and February.

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The wind in Mallorca The tramontana can have gusts of up to 100 km/h and can be especially intense in the mountainous areas in the north of the island in winter.

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