Today's weather for Palma, Spain9th Nov 2009 03:30

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Weather Overview for Palma

Palma (Palma de Mallorca) is the main city and port of Majorca in the Balearic Islands. It lies on the south coast of Majorca and is home to fantastic beaches, a vibrant nightlife and the glorious Mediterranean climate typical of southern coastal Spain of hot dry summers and mild winters. This ideal climate contributes its immense popularity as a holiday destination. Summers see ideal weather conditions and it remains relatively pleasant throughout winter.

From May through to October the city basks in daily sunshine and temperatures in the 20s. You may be met with the occasional summer thunderstorm but these are short-lived and can actually prove welcome as a cooling break from the summer heat.

June sees average daily highs of 27°C with July and August averaging 29°C and 30°C respectively. September is less extreme at 26°C. Sunscreen is a necessity and in the peak months you may not even be able to handle the heat of the midday sun. As the average in the peak months is 30°C temperatures can soar up towards 40°C; in these temperatures siestas become essential. May and October still see an average high of 23°C and while the nights can be chilly some may prefer the moderate days of these shoulder periods to the scorching summer proper.

In Palma the waterfront is the place to be seen and the water temperature in the region stays relatively warm year round. Averaging 18°C in May and moving up to a bath-like 26°C in August, water sports can be enjoyed all year round.

The city receives little rain all year round and will generally be fine and dry across the seasons, however October sees the greatest average rainfall.

From November to April true beach weather is harder to find and from December to February you’ll often find you need a coat. November has an average high of 18°C which isn’t at all cold but it soon falls to the mid teens. This means some days can be pleasantly warm while others are cool, sometimes below 10°C, and wet. Night times are cold and in the middle of winter it can get down to freezing though this is rare.

The island is a lively party destination and the hot, extended summers allow revelry to continue through the night for much of the year. In summer the evenings are cooled by the fresh Mediterranean sea breezes which are a welcome break from the heat of the clubs!

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