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.

Yes, it has snowed in Mallorca many times, though it is rare at sea level. Snow is a regular winter occurrence in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, where the highest peaks like Puig Major (1,445m) are frequently capped in white between January and March. On rare occasions, significant cold fronts bring snow down to the plains and even the beaches. One of the most famous events occurred in February 2012, when the island experienced a historic snowfall that covered the city of Palma and its beaches in a thick white blanket, a sight not seen with such intensity since 1956. Another notable event took place in January 2023 (Storm Juliette), which brought over a meter of snow to the mountains and caused widespread travel disruptions. While visitors to the coast in 2026 are unlikely to see snow, a winter trip to the mountain villages like Valldemossa or Lluc will almost certainly offer a glimpse of the island's colder, "Alpine" side.