Destinations · Balearics
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera
Four islands, four moods: Mallorca's hidden calas, Menorca's quiet beaches, Ibiza's energy and Formentera's Caribbean-coloured water. Short hops and plenty of shelter make it an easy, varied week.
Best months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Dark = best · light = good · grey = off season
June and September are the sweet spot. July and August are busiest, especially around Ibiza.
Typical weather by month
Palma de Mallorca
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 15°C 59°F | 15°C 59°F | 17°C 63°F | 19°C 66°F | 23°C 73°F | 27°C 81°F | 30°C 86°F | 31°C 88°F | 28°C 82°F | 24°C 75°F | 19°C 66°F | 16°C 61°F |
| Sea | 14°C 57°F | 14°C 57°F | 14°C 57°F | 16°C 61°F | 18°C 64°F | 22°C 72°F | 25°C 77°F | 26°C 79°F | 25°C 77°F | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 66°F | 16°C 61°F |
| Wind kn | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Ibiza
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 16°C 61°F | 16°C 61°F | 18°C 64°F | 20°C 68°F | 23°C 73°F | 27°C 81°F | 30°C 86°F | 31°C 88°F | 28°C 82°F | 24°C 75°F | 20°C 68°F | 17°C 63°F |
| Sea | 14°C 57°F | 14°C 57°F | 15°C 59°F | 16°C 61°F | 19°C 66°F | 23°C 73°F | 26°C 79°F | 27°C 81°F | 25°C 77°F | 22°C 72°F | 19°C 66°F | 16°C 61°F |
| Wind kn | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Typical averages: daytime high air temperature and sea temperature in °C and °F, and average wind in knots. Actual weather varies year to year.
Yachts that suit Balearics
- Motor yachtsIdeal for combining Ibiza and Formentera with Mallorca.
- CatamaransShallow draft for the calas and Formentera's sandbars.
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