The Tramuntana mountains, hidden coves and Spain's largest Balearic island
Majorca is Spain's largest Balearic Island — a destination that has been Europe's most popular package holiday choice for decades and yet, away from the strip resorts of Magaluf and Alcudia, contains some of the most beautiful coastal and mountain scenery in the western Mediterranean. The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range on the northwest coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: a dramatic landscape of ancient olive groves, walled terraces and stone villages like Valldemossa and Deià that inspired Chopin, Robert Graves and a long line of artists and writers. The Caló des Moro and Es Trenc beaches represent Majorca's best — accessible only by a hike through pine forest, the former is frequently cited among Europe's finest.
When to go: May to October is beach season. June and September are ideal. July and August are crowded but lively.
The best months to visit Majorca are June, July, August. Peak season is August with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 15°C | 56mm | 3 | 21 |
| Feb | 13°C | 14°C | 43mm | 4 | 20 |
| Mar | 14°C | 14°C | 36mm | 5 | 18 |
| Apr | 17°C | 15°C | 37mm | 7 | 16 |
| May | 21°C | 17°C | 32mm | 9 | 14 |
| Jun | 25°C | 21°C | 16mm | 11 | 12 |
| Jul | 28°C | 24°C | 6mm | 11 | 11 |
| Aug | 29°C | 25°C | 15mm | 10 | 11 |
| Sep | 26°C | 25°C | 57mm | 8 | 13 |
| Oct | 21°C | 22°C | 79mm | 6 | 16 |
| Nov | 16°C | 19°C | 66mm | 4 | 19 |
| Dec | 13°C | 16°C | 62mm | 3 | 21 |
The best time to visit Majorca is June, July, August. Peak season is August when temperatures reach 29°C with virtually no rain. May to October is beach season. June and September are ideal. July and August are crowded but lively.
Sea temperatures in Majorca range from 14°C in February to 25°C in August. The sea is very warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Majorca average 12°C with sea temperatures of 15°C. Conditions are milder in winter.
The driest month is July with 6mm. The wettest month sees 79mm. Majorca receives 505mm annually.
Cold and cool seas. Very little rain (56mm). UV 3.
Cold and cool seas. Very little rain (43mm). UV 4.
Cold and cool seas. Very little rain (36mm). UV 5.
Cool and cool seas. Very little rain (37mm). UV 7.
Mild and cool seas. Very little rain (32mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and refreshing seas. Virtually no rain (16mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and warm seas. Virtually no rain (6mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Virtually no rain (15mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (57mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Mild and warm seas. Some rain (79mm). UV 6.
Cool and refreshing seas. Some rain (66mm). UV 4.
Cold and cool seas. Some rain (62mm). UV 3.
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