Capital of the Balearic Islands, Palma was founded by the Romans in 123 BC and later became a major Mediterranean trading port under Moorish and then Aragonese rule. Its Gothic cathedral, La Seu, stands dramatically at the waterfront with a rose window that is one of the largest in the world. The city blends medieval winding streets with a modern art scene anchored by the Miro Foundation.
Nights sit around 20°C and afternoons around 29°C.
Palma de Mallorca has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 31°C, winter ones around 17°C.
Some summer days reach 34°C.
Most of the rain falls in autumn, least in summer. In October it rains about 5 days in 30; in July, 0.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: February averages an AQI of 52, while October clears to 37.
Days stretch to about 14.8 hours of light in June and shrink to 9.2 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best months in Palma de Mallorca are June – September. Expect fast internet (280 Mbps) and a high cost of living (about €1900 a month).
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