Palma de Mallorca in August
Hot and crowded
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide
The short answer
August is one of the weakest months in Palma de Mallorca.
August is the busiest month on the island, with beaches full and prices at their highest.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–30°C
- Hot and humid.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- €€€€€
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Warm sea and late dinners.
–The busiest and hottest month.
My tip for August
Use early mornings for sights and book restaurants well ahead.
- Beaches
- Sailing
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Palma de Mallorca, 5th for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.
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What’s on in Palma de Mallorca in August
- Peak summer
- Hot, busy and the most expensive period on the island.
July–August
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Months I'd choose over August
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Weather
Weather in Palma de Mallorca in August
In August Palma de Mallorca averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 22 mm of rain or snow over 2 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 30°C
- 86°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Wet days
- 2
Climate data: State Meteorological Agency/AEMET OpenData. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Palma de Mallorca in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
- August is one of the weakest months in Palma de Mallorca. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Palma de Mallorca overall (5 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Warm sea and late dinners. The main downside: The busiest and hottest month.
- What is the weather like in Palma de Mallorca in August?
- Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 22 mm of rain or snow over roughly 2 wet days. Hot and humid. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
- Is Palma de Mallorca crowded in August?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is January.
- How expensive is Palma de Mallorca in August?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 (€€€€€). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. The best-value month is January.
- When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, September is the best month overall (August ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.
Still going to Palma de Mallorca in August?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the busiest and hottest month.
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