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Mallorca in December: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
Mallorca in December is climatically well suited to city breaks. The average daily high is around 15 °C, and the sea is about 17 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
49/100 · #10
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#9
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Mallorca · DecemberPhoto: Steffen Mokosch · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 12 °C
- Sea
- 17 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 9 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
For your trip planning
December: cooler and drier than November, close to January
December on Mallorca drops clearly from November: average daily highs fall from 18 °C to 15 °C, and precipitation is about a third lower. January follows with slightly cooler and drier figures. Estimated sunshine is the lowest of the three months. With average lows of 12 °C, plan a warm jacket for the evenings.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 18 | 15 | 11 | 76 | 2.8 | 76 | 4.8 | 19 | 59 |
| December (selected) | 15 | 12 | 9 | 52 | 2.4 | 78 | 4.7 | 17 | 49 |
| January | 14 | 11 | 9 | 45 | 2.7 | 79 | 4.7 | 15 | 45 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: December (49/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | +10 | +2.8 °C | +2.7 °C | +1.7 | +24.5 mm | +0.4 h | -2.3 % | +0.2 m/s | +2.8 °C |
| January | -4 | -1.4 °C | -1.5 °C | -0.6 | -7.2 mm | +0.3 h | +0.1 % | ±0 m/s | -1.7 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Mallorca in December?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Mallorca in December?
The sea is about 17 °C (cold).
Does it rain a lot in Mallorca in December?
The curated estimate is about 9 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 52 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Mallorca?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Mallorca. For a beach trip: June, July, August and September. December is not among them.