Is Majorca a good winter destination?

With around 300 days of sunshine every year, Palma de Mallorca is perfect for a city break over those bleak winter months. For adventurous families looking to occupy teens, or an old group of friends seeking some cultural exploration alongside great tapas and wine, the beautiful city of Palma has it all.



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With around 300 days of sunshine every year, Palma de Mallorca is perfect for a city break over those bleak winter months. For adventurous families looking to occupy teens, or an old group of friends seeking some cultural exploration alongside great tapas and wine, the beautiful city of Palma has it all.

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The weather in Mallorca remains warm throughout the year with average night time lows dropping to around 10ºC in December and January.

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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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The southeast part of the island is definitely warmer than the northwest, but whichever part of the island lucky visitors choose to spend their holiday, sun is always guaranteed.

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Is Mallorca worth visiting in December? Yes, Mallorca is worth visiting in December! The highs are usually around 16°C and there are lows of 8°C. There are only around seven days of rain, so you'll likely have some gorgeous sunny days while you're here.

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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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The amount of rainfall decreases to 30 - 40 mm and the daily amount of sunshine steadily increased from 4 hours in December to 6 hours in February. Ibiza is slightly warmer than the other islands throughout the winter generally recording temperatures around 1 °C warmer.

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Similar in temperature to the UK in September, December Mallorca weather is cool but far from freezing. Daily average highs sit at around 16°C, while the average low is approximately 9°C.

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The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation has forecast that for the whole island no more than 25% of hotels will stay open over the winter. In Palma, however, it will be a different story, as it is every winter.

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January is a great month to immerse yourself in some more local celebrations, as the Festes de Sant Sebastiá (Saint Sebastian) brings Palma back to life after a few days of rest.

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However, to escape the crowds and excessive heat it's best to avoid July-August. Spring (May-Jun) and autumn (Sept-Oct) see temperatures average around 20°C, and there are fewer tourists than in the summer months. To get most sites to yourself, head to Palma in winter (Nov-Mar).

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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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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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“Mallorca” is the Spanish spelling of the island, while “Majorca” is the most popular spelling in English, as well as other languages and countries. Officially, the name of the island is Mallorca, which is technically the correct spelling.

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Set against a backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea, Majorca is home to stunning beaches, delicious food and drink and a wealth of attractions to keep you busy. This is why Majorca is one of the top destinations for beach holidays and budget-friendly family holidays.

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