Has it ever snowed in Majorca?

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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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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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.

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No, you can't swim in Majorca in December. The sea temperature hovers around 59°F (15°C), so it's not ideal for swimming.

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There's differences in climate across the island because of the mountains, which attract rain and clouds leaving the coast sunny and dry. North westerly winds mean the southeast is usually a bit warmer and drier than other parts of Majorca.

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Mallorca is not hot in December. You can go to the beach and sunbathe depending on the day. As an average, the daytime temperature is 16 degrees, but at noon it can reach 20 degrees and at night time 5-8 degrees.

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Mallorca is a relatively quiet island, and the road infrastructure is good, meaning that it's a great place for road-tripping. During the winter, the roads are especially quiet as you won't be driving through the summer crowds!

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