December Weather in Mallorca, Spain - 2023

Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain and located in the Mediterranean. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Like the other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom.

Mallorca is the second most populated island of Spain (after Tenerife in the Canary Islands).  The island has two mountainous regions, the Serra de Tramuntana and Serres de Llevant. Each one is about 70 km (44 Miles) in length and occupies the northwestern and eastern parts of the island respectively.

Since the 1950s, Mallorca has become a major tourist destination, and the tourism business has become the main source of revenue for the island. With thousands of rooms available Mallorca's economy is largely dependent on its tourism industry. Snowbirds are attracted by a large number of beaches, warm weather, and high-quality tourist amenities.

December weather in Mallorca Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Mallorca, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if December is comfortable or humid

Generally, December in Mallorca will be slightly on the colder side. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 48°F / 9°C.

Mallorca has rainy days in December. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.8 inches / 45 mm of rain during the whole month.

December weather in Mallorca Spain in more detail

To get a better feeling for the type of weather, you can expect in December in Mallorca, we will look at the temperature, rain, wind, humidity, water temperature, and sun and clouds

- What will the temperature be in Mallorca in December

Generally, you can expect in December an average temperature of 60°F / 16°C during the day and an average of 48°F / 9°C during the night. In December, during the warmest part of the afternoon, the temperature can often get as high as 68°F / 20°C, and at the end of the night, it can get as low as 37°F / 3°C.

When looking at the whole year, January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of around 59°F / 15°C. August is the hottest month, with an average temperature of around 91°F / 33°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 59°F / 15°C.

But average temperatures only tell half of the story. It is also good to check the maximum and minimum temperatures. When looking at the whole year, July and August are the hottest months, with a temperature of around 98°F / 37°C. January is the coldest month, with a temperature of around 66°F / 19°C. When comparing December with the temperature in the month before and after, this is slightly lower than November, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 75°F / 24°C. And almost equal to January, which sees an average maximum temperature of around 66°F / 19°C.

In the following graph, you can see how many cold and hot days you can expect in Mallorca each month:

- Can you expect rain in December in Mallorca?

Generally, you can expect about 8 rain days in December, with on average 1.8 inches / 45 mm of rain.

When looking at the whole year, July is the dryest month, with an average rainfall of around 0.1 inches / 3 mmmm. November is the wettest month, with an average rainfall of around 2 inches / 52 mmmm. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is less than November, which sees around 2 inches / 52 mm of rain. And more than January, which sees around 1.5 inches / 38 mm of rain

If we look at the number of days with rain, July is the month with the least amount of rain days with an average of between 1 and 2 days. November is the month with the most rain days with around 9 days. When comparing December with the month before and after, this is almost equal to November, which sees around 9 days of rain. And almost equal to January, which sees around 8 days of rain

- What will the water temperature be in Mallorca for December

You can expect in December, the water temperature for Mallorca to be between 66°F / 19°C and 57°F / 14°C.

To compare the water temperature we will use the maximum water temperature. You can expect this temperature on a more sunny day, close to the shore, when the wind does not mix the relatively warmer and colder water.

August has the highest water temperature, with around 80°F / 27°C. February has the lowest water temperature, with around 59°F / 15°C. When comparing the water temperature from December with the month before and after, December has a water temperature slightly lower than November, with a water temperature of an average of between 71°F / 22°C and 73°F / 23°C. And slightly more than the water temperature from January, that is an average of between 59°F / 15°C and 60°F / 16°C.

- Can you expect in December a lot of sunny days in Mallorca

Generally, you can expect around 8 sunny days in December and around 14 partly sunny days. The remaining days will be cloudy.

When looking at the whole year, July is the month with the highest number of sunny days, with around 18 sunny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days, with around 6 sunny days. When comparing December with the number of sunny days in the month before and after, it is equal to November, with an average of between 7 and 8 sunny days. And almost equal to January, with around 8 sunny days

We have looked at the sunny days in Mallorca. Let's also look at the cloudy or overcast days. January is the month with the highest number of cloudy days, with around 10 cloudy days. July is the month with the lowest number of cloudy days, with an average of between 0 and 1 cloudy days. When comparing December with the number of cloudy days in the month before and after, it is almost equal to November, with an average of between 8 and 9 cloudy days. And almost equal to January, with around 10 cloudy days

- Will it be comfortable in December in Mallorca?

Generally, December in Mallorca will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

We use the humidity and temperature in Mallorca to calculate the Wintersun Expert Comfort level for each month. The lower the Wintersun Expert Comfort level, the more comfortable it will be. Only for certain people, extremely dry air can feel slightly uncomfortable.

When looking at the whole year, January has the lowest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). July has the highest humidity, with a Wintersun Expert comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). When comparing December with the month before and after, this is slightly more than November, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air). And slightly more than January, which has a Wintersun Comfort level of "comfortable" (very dry air)

What to do in Mallorca Spain in December

Mallorca has notable places that are worthwhile visiting:

• Architectural landmarks: like Monestir de Lluc, Catedral de Mallorca, Palau de l'Almudaina,
• Archeological sites/ruins: Casa Robert Graves, Pol·lèntia (the fascinating ruins of the Roman town of Pol·lèntia).
• The Beaches: There are 262 beaches on Mallorca with a total length of 50 km (31 Miles). Some of these include Cala Agulla, Portals Vells, Playa de Formentor, Cala Santanyi, Cala Estellencs, Cala Tuents.
• Nature & Parks: Parc Natural de S'Albufera and Sculpture Park.
• Cultural landscape: The Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.
• Museum: Majorca Museum, Museu del Calçat i la Pell', Es Baluard museum of modern and contemporary art as well as Royal Palace La Almudaina.
• Golf: Snowbird golf lovers will be delighted to know that Mallorca has 23 top-quality golf courses. These include Son Gual, Golf de Andratx, Camp de Mar. Other beautiful courses with spectacular Mediterranean views include Alcanada, Capdepera, Canyamel, and Vall d'Or. The Arabella Golf resort offers the three 18-hole courses of Son Muntaner, Son Quint, and Son Vida.
• Tennis: Snowbird tennis lovers can head to the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy in Palmanova or Tennis Mallorca in Magaluf to polish up their game.

Is it humid in Mallorca Spain in December?

A lot of people ask interested in the humidity or relative humidity for Mallorca Spain in December. But the real question they want to ask is not about humidity but the amount of moisture in the air. Or better, about comfort. Will it be comfortable in December in Mallorca, or will high humidity make it uncomfortable.

To answer this question, we have to look at the dew point. Relative humidity can change a lot in Mallorca during the day and night, as it changes when the amount of moisture changes and, but also when the temperature changes. It is a lot less reliable for comfort. Where the dew point only varies with the amount of moisture in the air.

Looking at the dew point, we can see that for the month of December, you can expect that Mallorca will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most..

January is the month with the most comfort. It will have very dry air, and can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. But will be fine for most.. July is the most uncomfortable month. It will have dry air, and will feel very comfortable. In the graph, you can see that there is some difference between the most comfortable and most uncomfortable months

Is December a good time to go to Mallorca Spain?

Trying to answer the question of whether December is a good time to go to Mallorca is not as easy as it first seems. Some people like colder weather, and others prefer a warmer climate. Some are fine with some humidity, and others are not. If your location has air conditioning, the night temperature is less important.

These are some examples. I will try to answer the question with a more generic person in mind. The more detailed information in this article should be enough to check further if this applies to you as well.

If we look at the average temperature for Mallorca in December, we can see that it will be on the colder side for most. In December, you can expect it to be slightly on the colder side, with an average temperature of around 60°F / 16°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will be around 48°F / 9°C.

The number of overcast days is more than 5, but you can still the sun with around 8 sunny days and 14 partly sunny days.

The last aspect we will look at is rain. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.8 inches / 45 mm of rain during December. More then 5 days rain per month makes the chance higher you will see some rain during a shorter stay. But a day with rain does not mean a day you can not enjoy.

We have looked at the average day temperature, the night temperature, humidity, the number of overcast days, and the rain. We think that December in Mallorca Spain is not the most optimal destination. But that doesn't mean it is not a good time for you to go. As said before, each visitor has their own preferences when it comes to the weather.

Does it rain all day in Mallorca Spain in December?

In Mallorca, it does not rain all day in December. You can expect around 8 rainy days, with on average 1.8 inches / 45 mm of rain during the month.

Another way of looking at the rain is the number of sunny days. For Mallorca Spain, there are, on average 8 sunny days and 14 partly sunny days in December. That clearly shows that it is not raining all the time.

Is December the rainiest month in Mallorca Spain?

December is not the month with the most rainy days, and not the month with the most rain.

To answer what the rainiest month is in Mallorca, we will both look at the month with the most rain, and the month with the highest number of rainy days.

November is the month with the the highest number of rainiest days. On average, you can expect 9 days with rain. July is the month with the lowest number of rainy days, with aproximately 2 days.

November is the month with the most rain. This is not equal as the one with the most rainy days. On average, you can expect 2 inches / 52 mm of rain. July is the month with the least amount of rain. This is not the same month as the one with the lowest number of rainy days. You can expect approximately 0.1 inches / 3 mm of rain.

Is December the most sunniest month in Mallorca Spain?

December is not the month with the most sunny days, not the month with the most partly sunny days, and it is not the month with the lowest number of overcast days.

To answer what the sunniest month is in Mallorca, we will of course look at the month with the most sunniest days, but also look at the month with the biggest number of days that are sunny or partly sunny.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days. On average, you can expect 8 sunny days, and 14 partly suny days. February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days.

July is the month with the highest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined. While February is the month with the lowest number of sunny days and partly sunny days combined.

The last thing we will look at is the number of overcast days. July is the month with the lowest number of overcast days. While January is the month with the highest number of overcast days.

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