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Palma de Mallorca in December

Festive and quiet

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026 · Spain guide

The short answer

December is a reasonable month in Palma de Mallorca — with trade-offs.

December brings Christmas lights and markets, with the island otherwise quiet.

6.1/10 overall10–17°CLow crowds€€
Weather5/10
Crowds7.5/10
Prices€€
Events5/10

December in detail

What December actually feels like

Weather
10–17°C
Mild and variable.
Crowds
Low
Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
Prices
€€
Good-value hotel rates.

+Festive lights and mild weather.

–Rain and limited services.

My tip for December

Book Christmas accommodation early.

  • Christmas markets
  • Walking

How December compares

Against the other eleven months

10th of 12 overall in Palma de Mallorca, 10th for weather, 5th for space, 4th for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Palma de Mallorca

Plan around

What’s on in Palma de Mallorca in December

Seasonal closures

November–March

Some beach clubs and restaurants close for the winter.

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Weather

Weather in Palma de Mallorca in December

In December Palma de Mallorca averages a high of 17°C (63°F) and a low of 10°C (50°F), with about 49 mm of rain or snow over 6 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
17°C
63°F
Average low
10°C
50°F
Precipitation
49 mm
Wet days
6

Climate data: State Meteorological Agency/AEMET OpenData. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Palma de Mallorca in December: the questions people ask

Is December a good time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
December is a reasonable month in Palma de Mallorca — with trade-offs. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Palma de Mallorca overall (10 for weather, 5 for space, 4 for value). The main upside: Festive lights and mild weather. The main downside: Rain and limited services.
What is the weather like in Palma de Mallorca in December?
Average highs are around 17°C and lows around 10°C. Expect about 49 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Mild and variable. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 30°C) and the coolest is January (around 16°C).
Is Palma de Mallorca crowded in December?
Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is January.
How expensive is Palma de Mallorca in December?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 (€€). Good-value hotel rates. 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 (December ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is January and the best value is January.

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Festive lights and mild weather.

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