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When should you visit Ibiza?
Ibiza is two islands in one. From June to September it's the world's best-known party island, with full clubs, busy beaches and high prices. Outside summer it's a calm Mediterranean island of pine forests, quiet coves and whitewashed villages, and from November to March much of it closes. The shoulder months give you warm sea and open beach bars without the peak crowds. Here is how every month compares.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
My recommendation
May & September
Both months are warm and sunny, the beach bars and boats are running, and you skip the July and August crowds and prices. September also has the warmest sea of the shoulder season and the first closing parties.
Best for clubbing
July–August
Every club night runs, at peak prices.
Best for closing parties
Late September–mid-October
The big clubs end the season.
Best for quiet
March–April
Green hills, hiking and empty coves.
Best value
May & October
Warm weather between the busy seasons.
May scores
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What to know before you book
- Peak season
- The island is full and prices peak. Book cars, boats and club tickets weeks ahead.
- Winter closures
- Most clubs, beach bars and many hotels close, and flights are reduced.
- Club dates
- Opening and closing party dates change every year. Check the club's own site.
July–August
November–March
April–October
Ibiza travel tip
Stay where your trip is. San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa are for nightlife, Ibiza Town for restaurants and Dalt Vila, and the north around Sant Joan and Portinatx for quiet coves. Rent a car: the best beaches are spread out and buses are slow. On popular coves like Cala Comte, arrive before 10am.
Month by month
All twelve months, at a glance
Tap any month for full scores, temperatures and planning notes.
- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Mild days around 16°C, cool evenings.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet. The island runs at local pace.
- Prices
- €€
- Off-season rates where hotels are open.
Rent a car. Buses run a reduced winter schedule.
- Walking
- Quiet stays
- Temperature
- 8–16°C
- Mild and mostly dry, around 16°C.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet outside weekends.
- Prices
- €€
- Off-season rates.
Go to Santa Agnès on a weekday morning for the blossom.
- Almond blossom
- Hiking
- Temperature
- 10–18°C
- Mild, around 18°C, with little rain.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet. Restaurants start reopening.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates before the season.
Check opening dates before you book a specific restaurant.
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Pleasant, around 20°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Building toward the end of the month.
- Prices
- €€€
- Prices start rising for opening weekends.
Club opening dates change every year. Check the club's own site.
- Opening parties
- Hiking
- Temperature
- 14–23°C
- Sunny and warm, around 23°C, mostly dry.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Moderate. The season is open but not full.
- Prices
- €€€
- Good value compared with summer.
Book a boat to Formentera on a weekday.
- Beaches
- Sunset bars
- Boat trips
- Temperature
- 18–27°C
- Hot and dry, around 27°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Busy, especially at weekends.
- Prices
- €€€€
- High-season rates.
Get to popular coves like Cala Comte before 10am.
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Sant Joan
- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Hot and dry, around 30°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Very busy.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak rates.
Book cars, clubs and boats weeks ahead.
- Nightlife
- Beaches
- Temperature
- 22–30°C
- Hot and humid, around 30°C.
- Crowds
- High
- Peak crowds across the island.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- The highest rates of the year.
Stay in the north, around Portinatx or Sant Joan, for a calmer base.
- Nightlife
- Swimming
- Temperature
- 20–28°C
- Warm, around 28°C, with the first rain.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy early in the month, then easing.
- Prices
- €€€€
- Prices drop after the first week.
The sea is warmer in September than in June.
- Swimming
- Closing parties
- Temperature
- 16–24°C
- Warm, around 24°C, with some storms.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Quieter, with a busy weekend for the last closings.
- Prices
- €€€
- Good value.
Many hotels close in late October. Book early in the month.
- Swimming
- Quiet beaches
- Temperature
- 12–20°C
- Mild, around 20°C, the wettest stretch.
- Crowds
- Low
- Very quiet.
- Prices
- €€
- Low rates where open.
Stay in Ibiza Town, where more is open year round.
- Walking
- Quiet stays
- Temperature
- 9–17°C
- Mild, around 17°C, with some rain.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet, apart from the holidays.
- Prices
- €€
- Off-season rates.
Check flight routes, many direct connections stop for winter.
- Walking
- Local Christmas
Climate
Ibiza weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 40 mm | 5 |
| February | 16°C / 61°F | 8°C / 46°F | 30 mm | 4 |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 10°C / 50°F | 22 mm | 4 |
| April | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 27 mm | 4 |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 15°C / 59°F | 22 mm | 3 |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 19°C / 66°F | 8 mm | 1 |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 3 mm | 0 |
| August | 30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 72°F | 18 mm | 2 |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 68°F | 63 mm | 4 |
| October | 24°C / 75°F | 16°C / 61°F | 57 mm | 6 |
| November | 20°C / 68°F | 12°C / 54°F | 60 mm | 6 |
| December | 17°C / 63°F | 9°C / 48°F | 52 mm | 6 |
Climate data: AEMET (Ibiza Airport). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
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FAQ
Planning a trip to Ibiza
What is the best month to visit Ibiza?
May and September. Both are warm and sunny, with the season running but far fewer people than July and August.
Are Ibiza clubs open in winter?
Mostly not. The big clubs open in late April or May and close in late September and October.