🇪🇸 Barcelona vs Palma de Mallorca 🇪🇸

Barcelona, Spain vs Palma de Mallorca, Spain — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Palma de Mallorca is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Palma de Mallorca is drier, with roughly 12 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇪🇸 Barcelona🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca
Avg annual high21°C22°C
Hottest monthJuly (29°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (5°C low)January (6°C low)
Rainy days / year5947
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Best months to visitApril, May, OctoberApril, May, October

🇪🇸 Barcelona

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (29°C), coldest lows in January (5°C).

🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (6°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Barcelona or Palma de Mallorca warmer?

Palma de Mallorca is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Barcelona or Palma de Mallorca?

Barcelona is rainier — Palma de Mallorca sees about 12 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona vs Palma de Mallorca?

Barcelona is best around April, May, October; Palma de Mallorca is best around April, May, October.

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