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Best time to visit the Balearic Islands
The archipelago of the Balearic Islands is an autonomous Spanish community. Located off the east coast of mainland Spain, it has an inviting Mediterranean climate, which appeals all year round, especially in summer.
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Recommended for the Balearic Islands
There are four main islands, Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Majorca is the largest and home to the islands' capital, Palma. The islands offer a mix of history and culture, beaches, watersports, lively nightlife and rural countryside with networks of walking trails.
Top Balearic Islands destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in the Balearic Islands. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
- Formentera
- Santa Ponsa
- Alcudia
- Calan en Bosc
- Ibiza
- Majorca
- Port de Pollensa
- San Antonio
- Santa Eulalia
- Menorca
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- Alaior, Menorca
- Alcudia, Majorca
- Arenal d'en Castell, Menorca
- Arta, Majorca
- Binibeca, Menorca
- Cabo Blanco, Majorca
- Cala Blanca, Menorca
- Cala Bona, Majorca
- Cala d'Alcaufar, Menorca
- Cala d'Or, Majorca
- Cala de San Vincente, Majorca
- Cala en Blanes, Menorca
- Cala en Forcat, Menorca
- Cala en Porter, Menorca
- Cala Galdana, Menorca
- Cala Gracio, Ibiza
- Cala Llenya, Ibiza
- Cala Llonga, Ibiza
- Cala Mandia, Majorca
- Cala Mayor, Majorca
- Cala Mesquida, Majorca
- Cala Millor, Majorca
- Cala Morell, Menorca
- Cala Ratjada, Majorca
- Cala Santandria, Menorca
- Cala Santanyi, Majorca
- Cala Vadella, Ibiza
- Cala Vinas, Majorca
- Calan en Bosc, Menorca
- Calas de Mallorca, Majorca
- Camp de Mar, Majorca
- Can Pastilla, Majorca
- Can Picafort, Majorca
- Canyamel, Majorca
- Ciudad Jardin, Majorca
- Ciutadella, Menorca
- Colonia Sant Jordi, Majorca
- Deia, Majorca
- El Arenal, Majorca
- El Toro, Majorca
- Es Cana, Ibiza
- Es Canutells, Menorca
- Es Castell, Menorca
- Es Figueral, Ibiza
- Es Mercadal, Menorca
- Ferreries, Menorca
- Figueretas, Ibiza
- Ibiza Town, Ibiza
- Illetes, Majorca
- Llucmajor, Majorca
- Magalluf, Majorca
- Mahon, Menorca
- Orient, Majorca
- Paguera, Majorca
- Palma, Majorca
- Palma Nova, Majorca
- Playa d'en Bossa, Ibiza
- Playa De Fornells, Menorca
- Playa de Muro, Majorca
- Playa de Palma, Majorca
- Port d'Andratx, Majorca
- Port de Pollensa, Majorca
- Port des Torrent, Ibiza
- Portals Nous, Majorca
- Portinatx, Ibiza
- Porto Colom, Majorca
- Porto Cristo, Majorca
- Porto Petro, Majorca
- Puerto Alcudia, Majorca
- Puerto San Miguel, Ibiza
- Punta Prima, Menorca
- S'Algar, Menorca
- S'argamassa, Ibiza
- S'Illot, Majorca
- Sa Caleta, Ibiza
- Sa Coma, Majorca
- Sa Pobla, Majorca
- San Antonio, Ibiza
- San Antonio Bay, Ibiza
- San Jose, Ibiza
- San Juan, Ibiza
- San Miguel, Ibiza
- Sant Lluis, Menorca
- Sant Tomas, Menorca
- Santa Eulalia, Ibiza
- Santa Ponsa, Majorca
- Santanyi, Majorca
- Soller, Majorca
- Son Bou, Menorca
- Son Caliu, Majorca
- Son Parc, Menorca
- Son Servera, Majorca
- Talamanca, Ibiza
- Valldermossa, Majorca
When is the best time to visit Balearic Islands?
The best time to visit Balearic Islands (Palma) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.
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Which is the hottest month in the Balearic Islands?
The hottest time of year in Palma, Balearic Islands is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 28°C with moderate heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in the Balearic Islands?
In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Palma, Balearic Islands with 86mm on average. There are normally 12 days in October with some rain.
When is it sunniest in the Balearic Islands?
The sunniest time of year in Palma, Balearic Islands is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 72% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in the Balearic Islands?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Palma, Balearic Islands in August when the water temperature reaches 26°C.
Best time to visit
The weather guide for Balearic Islands (Palma) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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Balearic Islands weather overview
The Balearic Islands, of which the best known are Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza, are popular holiday spots throughout the year thanks to their Mediterranean climate which brings hot summers and warm winters.
Even at the height of summer, these islands are a delight because the sun's rays are tempered by gentle sea breezes and, in the winter, you can look forward to five hours of sunshine a day.
Rainfall is generally light, particularly during the summer months but rain can fall at any time and winter showers can be heavy.
What to pack for Balearic Islands weather
Even in the summer, supplement light clothes and beachwear with a warm cover-up for breezy evenings. In winter you'll need warmer clothing - the evenings can be cold.
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