Spain · 39°34′N 2°39′E
Mallorca
Coves and cliffs, mountain villages and a lively capital.
- Good for
- Beach, History & culture, Adventure, Doing nothing, Food, Nightlife, Nature
- Rough daily spend
- around $140 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- March, April, May, October and November
Best time to visit Mallorca
Warmest in July (around 32° by day), coolest in January (15° by day, 8° at night). July has the fewest wet days (3). For walking around in comfortable weather, aim for March, April, May, October and November.
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° | 8° | 6 | 43 mm | 8.2 h |
| Feb | 16° | 8° | 5 | 44 mm | 8.8 h |
| Mar | 18° | 10° | 9 | 53 mm | 10.1 h |
| Apr | 20° | 12° | 8 | 54 mm | 10.9 h |
| May | 24° | 15° | 8 | 43 mm | 12.4 h |
| Jun | 29° | 20° | 5 | 29 mm | 13.3 h |
| Jul | 32° | 22° | 3 | 11 mm | 13.7 h |
| Aug | 32° | 23° | 4 | 20 mm | 12.6 h |
| Sep | 28° | 20° | 9 | 68 mm | 10.6 h |
| Oct | 24° | 17° | 9 | 64 mm | 9.6 h |
| Nov | 19° | 13° | 9 | 62 mm | 7.8 h |
| Dec | 16° | 10° | 7 | 34 mm | 7.9 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 39°34′N 2°39′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
Well-known sights
from OpenStreetMap- Palma Cathedral Church · free to see
- Bellver Castle Castle
- Tren de Sóller Landmark
- Almudaina Palace Castle
- Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art of Palma Museum
- Gran Hotel CaixaForum Museum
- Parc de la Mar Park · free to see
- Santa Eulàlia Church · free to see
- Plaça Major Square · free to see
- Castell de Sant Carles Castle · free to see
- Església de Sant Miquel Church · free to see
- Esglèsia de Sant Francesc Church · free to see
- Nancy Public art · free to see
- Torre de Paraires Castle
Ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover them. “Free to see” means a public place or an outside view; check opening times and tickets before you go.
What to pack for Mallorca
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
July
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
January
- 4 × tops
- 2 × trousers or jeans
- Light jumper
- Light jacket
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hiking boots or trail shoes
- Day pack
- Refillable water bottle
- Offline map downloaded
- Snacks for the trail
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.