Majorca

What’s the weather like in Majorca in October?

The largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca enjoys warm weather in October even though it’s autumn. You'll find this an ideal time to visit if you like high temperatures and thinner crowds. There’s differences in climate across the island because of the mountains, which attract rain and clouds leaving the coast sunny and dry.

Geographical influences

North westerly winds mean the southeast is usually a bit warmer and drier than other parts of Majorca. If you're planning on spending long days at the beach you'll be glad of the local winds, which draws cooler air from the sea as heat rises on the island.

Averages

The average high temperate in October is 24ºC, so pack a good selection of swimwear and beach gear. You'll want to pack some warmer things for the evenings as it can get a bit cool, with temperatures averagely dropping to 14ºC. The sea temperature’s usually a refreshing 22ºC, while humidity’ low and ranges from 50% to around 90%. Rain picks up as the month goes on, with an average of 59mm across six rainy days.

Daylight

During October you can expect 11 hours of daylight with six hours of sunshine. UV levels will be moderate, so don’t forget to bring your sun cream. Sunset’s at 7.30pm at the start of the month, and gradually gets earlier before daylight saving ends and takes another hour off this.