Palma in December: weather and travel tips
Is December a good time to visit?
December in Palma suits a city break with the cathedral and museums: the daytime average is +16 °C. The promenade complements the city itinerary, while the museum gives you an option for a day with precipitation.
Weather in December
Early, mid and late December are close in average daytime temperature. This measure gives no strong reason to choose one part of the month. Check the forecast closer to your trip.
- Daytime air
- +16 °C
- Night-time air
- +10 °C
Early, mid or late December?
| Travel dates | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 December | +16 °C | +10 °C |
| 11–20 December | +17 °C | +10 °C |
| 21–31 December | +16 °C | +10 °C |
Days with precipitation in December
Share of days with precipitation in the weather archive.
Rainfall in December
In December, the average is 9 days with precipitation. In 2020–2025, the number ranged from 3 to 16 per month. Light precipitation is included in the count. This does not mean that it rains all day.
November, December or January: which should you choose?
| Month | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| November | +19 °C | +13 °C |
| December | +16 °C | +10 °C |
| January | +15 °C | +9 °C |
For warmer weather on walks, consider November: it is warmer than December. If you want warmer weather for walks, December is warmer than January.
The annual charts for Palma compare air temperatures with the rest of the year. For a closer look at December, see the December charts and archive by year.
Things to do in December
- In cool weather, walk along the promenade by sandy Can Pere Antoni Beach, with its view of the cathedral.
- See the Gothic La Seu Cathedral by Parc de la Mar. Inside, look for the large coloured rose window and Miquel Barceló's ceramic work.
- For a day with precipitation, visit the indoor galleries at Es Baluard, a contemporary art museum set in an old Renaissance wall.
- On a dry day, see the round Gothic Bellver Castle and its view over the bay. The city history museum is inside the castle.
About the data
Air temperatures use the WorldWeatherAI archive for 2020–2025. Precipitation uses data for 2020–2025.