Balearic Islands: Weather in December

Avg. 15°C

December in the Balearics brings a calm, relaxed atmosphere with festive touches and cooler temperatures. It’s not bikini weather, but it’s a brilliant time for a scenic break — think sunny winter strolls, quiet towns, and Christmas lights without the mayhem. Perfect if you fancy a breather with some Mediterranean charm before the year wraps up.

Avg. temperature:

15°C

Avg. hours of sunshine:

5 hrs/day

Avg. rainfall:

6 days/month

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Average temperature and rainfall

Daytime highs reach around 15°C, with evenings dropping to about 8°C — not balmy, but you can still sit outside with a jacket and a hot drink. Rain shows up on 5 to 6 days during the month, but many days are dry, bright and surprisingly sunny. The sea is a brisk 17°C — best enjoyed from a seafront path rather than from inside it.

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December is all about peace and festive charm. Palma puts on a proper show with Christmas markets and lights, and island towns are full of cosy cafés, local food and a refreshingly calm vibe. It’s a great time to explore without sweating through your T-shirt — perfect for hiking, cultural sights, and scenic drives with zero traffic. Plus, with rock-bottom prices and hardly a tourist in sight, you get the islands (almost) to yourself. If you fancy a quieter kind of Christmas with a side of winter sun, December in the Balearics is just the ticket.

Weather in the Balearic Islands month-by-month

Spring

Weather in March

Avg. temp: 18°C

Weather in April

Avg. temp: 20°C

Weather in May

Avg. temp: 23°C

Summer

Weather in June

Avg. temp: 27°C

Weather in July

Avg. temp: 31°C

Weather in August

Avg. temp: 32°C

Autumn

Weather in September

Avg. temp: 29°C

Weather in October

Avg. temp: 24°C

Weather in November

Avg. temp: 18°C

Winter

Weather in December

Avg. temp: 14°C

Weather in January

Avg. temp: 15°C

Weather in February

Avg. temp: 16°C

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